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On 2 Oct 2005 23:02:50 -0700, wrote:

Two thirds of the way down Port Townsend waterway, we came across a
large log that was completely awash and extremely difficult to see in
the chop and spray. (Not technically a deadhead, as a deadhead floats
vertically and this bad actor was still floating horizontally). There
was once a time when people would drive spikes with red flags into
these hazards, but I hadn't any spikes or flags aboard and conditions
were rough enough that I would be hesitant to get close enough to the
log to spike it. (Boat could lift and slam down on top of the log). I
broadcast a "Securite" on 16, giving the coordinates of the log. One
boater responded and asked me to repeat the coordinates.

depending on the local resources, if you call the USCG and give them
the coordinates they'll send the army corps of engineers to retrieve
the object.

good info...and good advice on listening to the radio.

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