Sooke marks the start of Vancouver Island West. Most services are available and Sooke Harbour and Sooke Basin are protected locations for waiting for favourable conditions to run the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Port Renfrew. The entrance is tricky, so be sure to use a chart and consult a guidebook. The protected waters are surrounded by forests and there are several beaches and parks. This is a perfect place to hang out for a couple of days while you wait for the winds in the Juan de Fuca Strait. Enjoy the many amenities before you head for Barclay Inlet and points north.
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