Hunt Inlet to Brundige Inlet: One Step Closer to the U.S.

We left Hunt Inlet this morning after confirming we had 8.8 feet under the keel—based on tide station data and a healthy respect for the kelp fields noted in the Douglass guide. At zero tide, that puts the channel depth around 13 feet—tight but manageable. Just watch your sonar closely at lower tides.

some of the residents of Hunt Inlet

Not ceertain what all this is, but it looks nice and well maintained

Our destination: Brundige Inlet on Dundas Island, a well-known staging point for crossing Dixon Entrance and entering Alaska, especially if you're bypassing Prince Rupert.

green island light, a vital weather reporting station for dixon entrance

Despite Canadian forecasts warning of gales, we had yet another calm and favorable run. Winds dropped to under 10 knots near Green Island, seas were down to a foot, and the ride was smooth. A pod of Pacific White-Sided dolphins made a brief appearance, but they had fish to chase and no time for bow riding today. Maybe next time!

Though conditions were good enough to continue to Ketchikan, we stuck to our plan—just a four-hour run—and dropped anchor in Brundige alongside two other boats. Last time we were here, we were swarmed by bugs, but this time a steady breeze kept them at bay—much to Karen’s relief.

Another solid day of cruising in the books. Next stop: U.S. waters.