Considering that the two ships that will be sitting in Howe Sound are 300 metres in length, plus the additional one coming in every 10 days or so. How will this effect the water sports recreation in Howe Sound? The reason I ask is that we sponsor a paddle race in Howe Sound every July with 200 or more Stand up paddle boarders and Outrigger canoes(OC1, 2’s) from all over the world. The race starts in Porteau Cove and finishes in Squamish, will it be safe?Thank you

Hi Linda,

Thanks for your question. LNG carriers traveling to and from the Woodfibre site will travel at very low speeds through Howe Sound – about eight to 10 knots –ensuring they don’t create a large wake and that they can safely share the waters with recreational boaters.

The LNG vessels will come in and out of the Sound on established shipping lanes about once every 10 days – fewer than already come and go from Squamish Terminals. We will post a schedule of what days the carriers are expected, so we can all safely share the waters, reduce interaction with other users and avoid disruptions of events in the area.

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