COASTAL PASSES: Mastering the passes of the Southern Gulf Islands.

This article from Pacific Yachting provides valuable information for boaters navigating the passes in the Southern Gulf Islands. It emphasizes the importance of understanding tides and currents, using proper charts and tide tables, and being aware of ferry traffic. The article specifically mentions Boundary Pass, Active Pass, and East Point as areas with strong currents and potential hazards. It also mentions historical and geographical details, such as the use of Boat Passage by rumrunners during prohibition and the construction of the lighthouse at Georgia Point. The authors of the article have written a book called "Best Anchorages of the Passage" for further information on the subject. [Extracted from the article]