NEWFOUNDLAND HARBOUR

55°54' N 60°42' W
Chart 5048(M), Cape Harrington to Kidlit Islands

Canadian Pilot: Labrador and Hudson Bay, ch V, p 245
Admiralty Pilot 50: Newfoundland and Labrador, 14.77

Variation: 29°W (10' E) (1997)
Spring Range approximately 7 ft

General

Newfoundland Harbour lies on the E side of Ukasiksalik Island, near Davis Inlet. The harbour provides good shelter, except from the SE.

Anchorage

We approached from the N of the harbour, W of the island 42 m high, shown on the chart. We could see no sign of the isolated islet shown close S of the 42 m sounding.

Anchorage was found in 13 ft, in the position shown on the sketch chart.

TIKIGATSIAK COVE

56°03.2 N 61°15.5 W

Chart 5049(M): Davis Inlet to Seniartlit Islands

Variation: 29°W (10' E) (1997)

Spring Range approximately 7 ft

General

This unnamed cove on Tikigatsiak Peninsula, off Tom Gears Run, is totally protected from all winds, in attractive surroundings.

Approach

From Tom Gears Run, steer SW to pass between the two lines of drying rocks and skerries off Tikigatsiak Peninsula. This channel is 500 yds wide and appears to be free of dangers. Cross the outer bay and round the rocky headland on the E side of the entrance to the inner cove, keeping 20 to 25 yds off the headland. The least depth at low water neaps was 15 ft, so there should be greater than 2 fms at low water springs.

Anchorage

Anchor in the inner pool in 30 to 36 feet, mud, with ample swinging room and excellent holding. This cove is protected from all wind directions. The surrounding hills are fairly low, so the bay should not be subjected to blow-me-downs.

Remarks

We saw a black fox and numerous mosquitoes. This bay offers complete protection in an attractive setting and is well worth a visit.

KANGEKLUKTANNA BAY

56° 04' N 61°13 'W

Chart 5049(M): Cruising guide to the Labrador E-5

Variation: 29°W (10' E) (1997)

Spring Range approximately 7 ft

General

Kangekluktanna Bay is on the E side of Tom Gear's Run and is a very attractive anchorage, which would only be exposed in strong W or SW winds.

Approach

Approach along Tom Gear's Run. The bay is clean and wide enough to tack in, if needs be.

Anchorage

We anchored in 25 ft, in the NE arm.

Remarks

The slopes surrounding the Bay are lightly wooded and on a clear day, the views from the top of the hill, to the E, are superb.

When visited, this bay had enormous quantities of mosquitoes.

BRIDGES PASSAGE

56°26.5’ N 61°31' W

Chart: 4748 Nain and Approaches

Canadian Pilot: Labrador and Hudson Bay, ch V, p 276

Admiralty Pilot 50: Newfoundland and Labrador, 14.101

Variation: 29°W (11' E) (1997)

Spring Range approximately 7 ft

General

Approximately 1 M WSW of Rain Island, at the E entrance to the Bridges Passage, there is an anchorage sheltered from all winds except those from the SW quadrant.

Approach

The approach is the same as that for the Bridges Passage, which is straightforward from the E. From the W, the deepest water will be found by favouring the Rain Island side of the passage.

Anchorage

We anchored approximately 2 cables N of the islet in 21 ft.

Remarks

This anchorage may well be useful if arriving at the Bridges Passage late at night, with a contrary tide.

KAUK HARBOUR

56°30’ N 61°42’ W

Chart: 4748 Nain and Approaches

Canadian Pilot: Labrador and Hudson Bay. ch V, p 256

Admiralty Pilot 50: Newfoundland and Labrador, 14.102

Cruising Guide to the Labrador E-15

Variation: 29°W (11' E) (1997)

Spring Range approximately 7 ft

General

Kauk Harbour provides a very sheltered, landlocked basin only a short distance from Nain.

Approach

The approach from the N is straightforward, but from the Bridges Passage, care must be taken to avoid Jenk's Rock and the dangers to the W of it, as well as the drying rock W of Glasis Point. The chart is accurate.

The drying rock in the outer basin is difficult to see or invisible, at high water, but shows in good light at half tide or less. It did not uncover at low water neaps, so is probably never very prominent.

Anchorage

Anchor in the inner basin in front of the deserted lodge, in 30 to 36 ft, mud and weed. Apparently good holding. The anchorage is sheltered from all directions.

Remarks

A path from the NW side of the inner basin, by the waterfall, leads to Nain. It is reputedly an hour's walk.

There are two cabins ashore. A walk to the top of Kauk Bluff reveals excellent views and is well worthwhile. It may be a little difficult to get over to this island at high water.