On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 03:19:25 GMT, "Gordon" wrote:

There is about six zillion books on cruising the inside passage.

As a beginning start with NorthWest Boat Travel.
http://www.nwboattravel.com
It covers Tacoma to Skagway.

Make sure that you get the appropriate charts.
The Canadian Hydrographic Service has produced chartbooks of the Gulf
Islands and Desolation Sound. They are less expensive than buying a
single charts.

Be weary of the tides (18 feet) and currents (15 knots) just north of
Desolation Sound.

Jack
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Jack Dale
Swiftsure Sailing Academy
Director/ISPA and CYA Instructor
http://www.swiftsuresailing.com
Phone: 1 (877) 470-SAIL (toll free)
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