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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 |
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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" |
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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" |
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