Natural harbour
Region: Canada (3226), British Columbia (937), Capital (105) and Sidney (10)
Peter, S/V Fancy Free
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The entrance to sidney spit is through sandy shoals. There is a way in that is over 2metres at chart datum, but it is complicated. Once in, there is an anchoring area and mooring buoys which you are not supposed to use if the wind is over 35kn. We tied to one with a 25kn wind blowing. The island is low and sandy and offers little protection from the wind, but the holding is good in sand. Picking up a mooring buoy in 25kn and waves is lots of fun.
The island is a nature preserve, and is closed in the winter, opening in April. There is a park ranger here, so that closure is enforced. And of course the ranger provides guidance on the various trails and the wildlife on the island.
1 x helpful | written on 7. Oct 2025
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