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Georgia Strait wind warning puts morning South Island BC Ferries trip at risk
BC Ferries said two early sailings could be canceled as northwest winds of 20 to 25 knots are expected to ease by morning, Environment Canada said.
- On Thursday, Environment Canada issued a high wind warning for the Strait of Georgia, prompting BC Ferries to warn of potential early sailing cancellations. The alert affects travellers planning crossings early today.
- Strong northwest winds of 20 to 25 knots prompted the warning, issued by Environment Canada at around 4 a.m. for the Strait of Georgia south of Nanaimo. Winds are expected to persist through overnight hours into Friday.
- Specifically, the 6 a.m. departure from Tsawwassen and the 8 a.m. sailing from Swartz Bay in North Saanich face cancellation risk. BC Ferries cited safety requirements for passengers and crew as the reason.
- Other sailings on this route remain unaffected, with the 7 a.m. departure from Tsawwassen and 6 a.m. departure from Swartz Bay expected to proceed as scheduled. Passengers should monitor updates for service changes.
- Winds are anticipated to diminish to 15 to 20 knots later this morning, a shift that may stabilize conditions for subsequent ferry crossings throughout the day. Weather improvement could allow resumed operations.
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