Tag Archives: Pole Pass

Double Island – Exploring the Central San Juan Islands (Part 5)

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Deb Garland

Do you like to explore different areas, return to a favorite spot, or linger in the same place? When we first started cruising, we sailed as far as our weekends and summer vacations would allow, improving our skills to tackle … Continue reading →

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Double Island – Exploring the Central San Juan Islands (Part 2)

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Deb Garland

Slipping through Pole Pass on the way to Deer Harbor from Double Island in a sea kayak or an inflatable dinghy with a small outboard is easy, but it requires planning. The tight bottleneck channel can become a virtual boat parade route in the summer. The safest approach … Continue reading →

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Watching the World Float by–or Not–on Crane Island

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Deb Garland

A column titled “No Grief on a Reef” caught my eye. Two articles explained how to navigate a boat through Wasp Passage, the narrow channel separating the western tips of Orcas and Shaw islands, and Pole Pass. Both waterways skirt Crane Island, … Continue reading →

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