Tiger Shoals

[saltysully]

Would like to go to Tiger shoals. Problem is I've never even gone thru southwest pass. Was wondering how tricky it is to go thru the pass and if anyone has any advice. When I go thru the pass, I was just going to stay between the buoys, then once I get out of the pass, was going to head due south to tiger shoals, but was wondering if there are any reefs between southwest pass and tiger shoals or in tiger shoals that I need to worry about? Also any cautions about going thru the pass?
Any suggestions or incite anyone can provide?
thanks guys for your help / incite in advance.
This is REALLY a GREAT forum!!!!

[bull1134]

just stay in the middle, and look out, because it zig zags through the pass, when you get out, it goes a little to the right, or west, then goes south again. be careful, on some of the channel markers it's very shallow right on the other side of them. Don't know about the tiger shoals area though.

[Crawl79]

Once you get out of the pass it is clear all the way to Tiger Shoals. Just keep an eye on the wind and seas as it can be a dangerous run back if it picks up.

Follow the other posters instructions about staying in the middle of the channel. The channel is very deep but the reef comes right up to some of the channel markers.

Its not a bad run but you should respect the water and know you and your boats limitations.

[pathfinder2200]

Just remember red right return. Going out red or triangle will be on your left. If you have a gps I suggest you mark a trail in the daylight hours in case you ever have to navigate at night or poor weather conditions through the pass. Also when you make the last left there is no red marker just make sure you go pass the green before you go east or west till you learn the lay of the reefs. You might look at google earth historical images and you can really see the reefs in the pass as a visual of low tide. One more option is to follow someone who is familiar. Work boats are always good bet because they draw lots more water. Hope this helps and good luck.

[Nolimit]

Winds show to be SE 10-15 im staying home

[saltysully]

Thanks guys for all this useful information! I really appreciate it!!