Opening the RR Bridge at Second Narrows
 

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 11:24:49 +0000, Peter Bennett wrote:

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.

Good point, Peter.

Also, it they're opening the bridge for someone else, I can probably sneak
thought before or after - save them closing and opening it.

Lloyd

Opening the RR Bridge at Second Narrows
 

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
...
Also, it they're opening the bridge for someone else, I can probably sneak
thought before or after - save them closing and opening it.

Sneak no...You should still make the call and request that he *hold the lift
for you* It is possible that he is working a train at the same time.

The common call on ch 12 is *second narrows bridge* followed by your
boatname. On reply state your direction of travel (east or west westbound)
position and eta to bridge and request a lift. Know your total height above
the water as he may ask for it.


--
Saltair

Perhaps the worst plight of a vessel is to be caught in a gale on a lee
shore.
In this connection the following rules should be observed.

1. Never allow your vessel to be found in such a predicament.

Callingham: "Seamanship: Jottings for the Young Sailor"

Opening the RR Bridge at Second Narrows
 

"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
...
Also, it they're opening the bridge for someone else, I can probably sneak
thought before or after - save them closing and opening it.

Sneak no...You should still make the call and request that he *hold the lift
for you* It is possible that he is working a train at the same time.

The common call on ch 12 is *second narrows bridge* followed by your
boatname. On reply state your direction of travel (east or west westbound)
position and eta to bridge and request a lift. Know your total height above
the water as he may ask for it.


--
Saltair

Perhaps the worst plight of a vessel is to be caught in a gale on a lee
shore.
In this connection the following rules should be observed.

1. Never allow your vessel to be found in such a predicament.

Callingham: "Seamanship: Jottings for the Young Sailor"