Russell Island Passage

A strictly fair weather, room for one boat only, anchorage on the east side of Russell Island in the bight between the Island and a small rocky outcrop. The anchorage is well sheltered from any seas but swinging room is limited and holding is poor on a hard rocky bottom. Anchor halfway between the westernmost rocky outcrop and the Island in 10-15 m of water.

However in calm weather this is a beautiful peaceful anchorage with fantastic views across to the alluvial fan  and u-shaped valley of the now receded Rendu Glacier. 

The passage between Russell Island and the mainland is popular with humpback whales and we watched several swimming around the bay and around our boat as we sat at anchor.

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