Woods Hole Passage one of the most dangerous and treacherous waterways on the entire east coast. Ferocious currents absolutely rip through it reaching speeds up to seven knots. Sharp rocks and jagged ledges are everywhere. The current pushes you towards the rocks, no matter which direction it’s flowing or where you are. At the peak of the summer season, it can average nearly one grounding per day.
In this guide, you’ll get uncomfortably intimate with Woods Hole Passage. Under the guidance of Woods Hole natives and professional captains who have been operating and working in Woods Hole Passage their entire lives, we reveal secret details and tips only a small handful of locals know. Breathtaking aerial photography shows you the exact location of every dangerous rock and so much more. And that’s not even the tip of the iceberg. Because you do not want to rely on luck to avoid becoming another statistic in the long and fascinating lore of groundings and sinkings in Woods Hole Passage.
