On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 07:22:47 -0800, "Lloyd Sumpter"
wrote:

Hi,

New engine is coming this weekend! (YAY!) Tides kinda suck in 2 weeks when
Far Cove will be ready to go out. (boo!) She's at Lynnwood Marina, and there's 5
miles of "inner harbour" to get through before open water.

I'd like to go "the other way" and explore Indian Arm, but there's a railroad
bridge in the way. Does anyone know the proper procedure for asking for it to be
opened? Do you just honk your horn? Is there a VHF channel I can call?

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36

Both Vancouver Vessel Traffic and the Second Narrows Bridge use
Channel 12. Call the bridge on 12 to request a lift.

You should monitor 12 for some time before you intend to go under the
bridge, to see what other traffic may be planning a transit. There
are often oil tankers passing through, and they require a "clear
narrows" - all vessels must remain clear while the tanker is in the
narrows.


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