Blanc-Sablon (CAYBX)

There is no winter navigation. The wharf is primarily used to supply the local inhabitants with shipments of general goods and petroleum products and by a ferry service to Newfoundland.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Blanc-Sablon is located on the Lower North Shore close to the Labrador border, approx 350km downstream from Sept Iles.

Draught 6.6m.

Anchorage can be found in depths of 12.8 - 18.3m, sand, with fall of cliff on E side of the Blanc Sablon River

There is no channel between the wharf and navigable waters. Blanc-Sablon Leading Lights stand on the hillside 0.5nm NW of Pointe Saint-Charles. The alignment (063°) of these lights leads into Blanc-Sablon Bay, then through the entrance to the anchorage.

BA 4731, 4735. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

Canadian Coast Guard, Search and Rescue. Tel: +1 418 648 3599.

Not compulsory but available.

Blanc-Sablon Leading Lights stand on the hillside, 0.5nm NW of St Charles Point: Front light (orange square daymark, black stripe, on framework tower 15m in height). Rear light (similar daymark on framework tower, height 6m) (233m ENE of the front light).

A submarine cable is laid 180m from the shore at Point Morel; a prohibited anchorage sign is situated near the shore. A cathodic protection system is in operation at the public wharf. Appropriate precautionary measures should be taken.

Mean water level 2.1m. The ingoing stream usually sets W through the bay at an average rate of 1.5kts. The outgoing stream sets E. Winds can increase the rate of tidal streams to 2.5kts. Wind against tide raises a heavy sea in the channels, particularly between Ile au Bois and the mainland, where conditions can be dangerous.

Blanc-Sablon Bay freezes over from about mid Dec to mid May.

State flag at the stern, Canadian flag on the mast.