A LONG BAR runs between ’tit Manan Point and Green Island. The safest passage around the bar is outside Petit Manan Island, described above. A marked channel, however, crosses the bar midway along its length, making a convenient shortcut for boats hailing from Corea or Pigeon Hill Bay.
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The western end of the short passage is marked by red-and-white bell “WB” and the eastern end by red-and-white gong “EB.” Run a straight line between the buoys, leaving them close aboard on either side. The more shoal water is to the north.
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A very ugly chop can build up on this bar, particularly when the wind blows against the current. In poor visibility the small buoys are very hard to find, and in heavy weather the passage will certainly be unpleasant or even dangerous. It’s usually easier and safer to take the longer route outside ’tit Manan. On occasion, however, the passage over the bar is clear when it’s thick-a-fog outside.

Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge