Anchorages

Question 1

General anchorage

Answer 1

1- off cherry pt. Circular with .8nm radius. Centered between Alden bank and 2nm off Neptune beach. 9-31 fm deep with mud Sand and shell bottom

Question 2

Pt Roberts

Answer 2

Temporary anchorage W of pt. Roberts in 8 fathoms of water. Good holding ground with mud and shells

Question 3

Semiahoo bay

Answer 3

On NW side of semiahoo spit affording protecting from the S and SE winds. 3.5-9 fathoms. Mud bottom.

Question 4

Drayton Hrb

Answer 4

2.5fm deep, sticky mud bottom. Anchoring in shoal water is not recommended due to floating debris and vegetation clogging intakes.

Question 5

Birch bay

Answer 5

Between pt. Whitehorn and birch pt. Affording some protection from the N but is open to the SW. 4-5fm deep mud bottom

Question 6

Patos island

Answer 6

Active cove is a good anchorage for small vsls with local knowledge

Question 7

Sucia island

Answer 7

Echo bay near the head of the bay small vsls with local knowledge can find good anchorage in 4-5fm sand and mud bottom. Fossil bay- state park and recreation area for small craft anchorage and float pier in 1fathom