We started out in some fog which was a concern but it lifted by the time we neared Wrangell Narrows. We saw many fishing boats but our course was clear. Wrangell Narrows is a narrow passage through which most of the north-south traffic flows. One can encounter the Alaska Ferry or a log boom. We were lucky to see little traffic. One must maneuver and stay between the red and green buoys. This would be rather dangerous in the fog. In clear weather it is rather fun. Petersburg is called Alaska’s Little Norway. http://www.ci.petersburg.ak.us/
The Norwegian flag is flown next to the US flag all over town. Petersburg has also one of Alaska’s most prosperous fishing fleets. This is evident in the majority of boats in harbor are fishing vessels.
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