Deep Bay

General.    This anchorage on the western side of Sergius Narrows is a handy anchorage when traveling towards Sitka when you find that you have miss-timed your approach to Sergius Channel. Sergius Channel has extremely strong currents and should only be attempted on slack tide.

Reported.    June 2004 by Fine Tolerance

Charts.    NOAA 17323,   NOAA 17324.

Approach.    The approach is relatively straight forward. Grasstop Rock, which is midway between Little Island and Big Island, is marked with a day beacon. Pass midway between this beacon and Big Island.

Anchoring.    We went just inside the tree covered island on the south western side of the bay and anchored in 18 meters. The charts show no hidden dangers in this bay and there is no reason why you couldn't anchor near the head of the bay if you wished.

Points of Interest.   We did not go ashore here but it was a very peaceful anchorage and made timing the Sergius Narrows very easy.

 
This photo is from inside the Bay looking outward.

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