3554 - Desolation Sound Plans Nautical Chart

The Detail Specialist: 3554 - Plans Desolation Sound

Navigate the crown jewels of British Columbia’s cruising grounds with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3554 is a specialized "road map" featuring high-resolution inset plans. At a precision scale of 1:12,000, it provides the granular detail required for safe pilotage in the narrow, rock-strewn entrances of Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park.

Critical Precision for BC’s Most Popular Anchorages

In the sheltered but complex waters of the Northern Sunshine Coast, standard coastal charts often lack the resolution needed for tight maneuvers. CHS Chart 3554 provides the "ground-truth" data required for these specific destinations:

• Prideaux Haven & Melanie Cove: Features the extreme detail needed to navigate the maze of islands and stern-tie locations in the Sound’s most famous anchorage.

• Grace Harbour: Detailed bathymetry for this long, landlocked bay, essential for identifying safe holding ground and identifying submerged hazards.

• Tenedos Bay: Provides the accuracy required for approaching the trailhead to Unwin Lake, ensuring safe clearance from rocky fringes.

• Refuge Cove: Offers the primary navigational data for approaching this vital supply hub, where fuel docks and marinas require precise docking maneuvers.

• Roscoe Bay: Includes the essential plans for managing the drying bar at the entrance, a critical requirement for mariners timing their arrival with the tide.

The Professional Standard for Safe Cruising

With increasing recreational boating activity, the role of CHS Chart 3554 is more vital than ever. Specifically designed to show precise water depths, the nature of the sea bottom, and the exact configuration of the coast, this chart ensures that mariners can move from the open channel into a sheltered bight with total confidence.