"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
...

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


Lloyd:

One place to look is Sailing Directions Vol.1 16th Ed.
p186 Para. 429-434.

In short, Vancouver Traffic and the bridge monitor Channel 12. Call the
bridge "CJU52" as you approach and tell them you will signal with 3
prolonged blasts. The bridge will acknowledge. Minimum clearance under the
raised span is 46m. Stay a quarter mile off until the bridge is fully
raised.

.... and this from a power boater who can go under in the lowered position
....

ds