3559 - Malaspina Inlet, Okeover Inlet & Lancelot Inlet Nautical Chart

The Inner Passage Expert: 3559 - Malaspina, Okeover & Lancelot Inlets

Explore the warm, protected waters of the northern Sunshine Coast with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3559 is a specialized, large-scale 1:12,000 "road map" for mariners, providing the granular detail required for safe transit through the complex finger-inlets of Malaspina, Okeover, and Lancelot.

Critical Precision for Technical Inshore Navigation

The Malaspina Complex is a unique maritime environment characterized by narrow passages, extensive oyster leases, and the gateway to world-class marine parks. CHS Chart 3559 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe pilotage:

• High-Resolution 1:12,000 Scale: Offers the precision needed to identify safe leads through the technical entrance of Theodosia Inlet and the islet-dotted waters of Lancelot Inlet.

• Primary Launch Site Coverage: Essential for mariners and paddlers starting from Okeover Arm Park or Penrose Bay, providing detailed bathymetry for the southern route into the Desolation Sound.

• Anchorage & Sheltered Cove Details: Detailed mapping for popular stops like Grace Harbour, Hare Point, and Isabel Bay, ensuring safe approach and secure anchoring in varying tidal conditions.

• Navigation & Hazard Awareness: Explicitly marks submerged rocks, shifting seafloor characteristics, and aquaculture infrastructure (oyster leases) that are vital for boaters to avoid in these narrow corridors.

The Professional Standard for Coastal Exploration

With the increasing popularity of eco-tourism and kayaking in the Klahoose and Tla'amin (Sliammon) traditional territories, the reliability of Chart 3559 is more vital than ever. Whether you are a local commercial harvester, a cruising sailor, or a kayaker heading to Sarah Point, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to navigate these pristine waters with total confidence.