The Alaska Coast Pilot Notes offer practical guidance for navigating the Fox Islands passes, Unalaska Bay, and surrounding waters in the Bering Sea and Arctic Ocean.
It highlights tides, currents, and hazards mariners may encounter as they approach Sannak Islands and the St. Paul–St. George area.
You’ll find detailed observations on anchorages, dangers near reefs and rocks, and advised routes to reach safe shelters. The text also describes anchorages around Acherk Harbor and Pavlof Harbor, as well as wide shoals, tides, and local currents that affect approach and departure.
- Hazards to watch: Crowley Rock and other rocks near Sannak Island, kelp, and shallow banks.
- Harbors and anchorages: conditions and recommendations for Acherk Harbor, Pavlof Harbor, and other nearby anchorages.
- Tidal and current information: mean rise and fall data, strong tidal currents through channels, and how winds interact with tides.
- Navigation tips: best bearings and landmarks to identify safe entrances and anchorages in varied weather.
Ideal for mariners navigating the Bristol Bay region and the western Alaska coast, especially those planning routes near the Pribilof Islands and around Sannak and Otter/Walrus areas.
A object follows