Alaskan Sea-Duction
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I've used Perceval Narrows a few times. It can be a little scary if you don't time it right.
1-See, there you go; you are agreeing with me now. Jackson Passage was what I was referring to in my other post about crossing over to Finlayson.
2-The weather over that area; Milbank, Mathieson and Finlayson was the same yesterday.
3-You are all now just trying to justify a possible errant itinerant.
4-Pure speculation on the last point.
Whew! OK, so where is this lost mariner now?
I believe if you have AIS, Traffic can pick you up on their system. Maybe not all the way into Kutze Inlet though.
Oh I agree. But VTS has AIS antennas from the entrance of Juan De Fuca to Prince Rupert.Traffic identifies those targets only as a "Satellite" target. Some are also said to be "out of range". The purple colour identifies them as "Pleasure boat".
Oh I agree. But VTS has AIS antennas from the entrance of Juan De Fuca to Prince Rupert.
Yes, before we keel haul the guy some facts are required.
I guess Sointula hasn't gone that route.
Whew! OK, so where is this lost mariner now?
For the comfort of those believing US pleasure boaters are infecting the hinter lands of the BC coast.
Ok, I get it. You don’t like that I questioned why Nutmeg was where it was; a simple enough comment, I though, because other than an emergency or essential travel they seemed to be deviating for enjoyment purposes.
The same question was raised by north island locals, about recent extended US stays in Port Neville; not off course, but more than a rest up, in weather that had been unusually calm in that stretch.
What sticks in the craw of BC folks is that we are asked to restrict our movements; to stay local, until at least May 25. Northern Spy alluded to the fact he is asked to not visit local anchorages, Murray is urged to not go to Krynoch. koliver might be questioned for travelling from his home on Salt Spring Island to his residence in Vancouver. People from Port McNeill are dissuaded from ducking around the corner to Fury Cove or running up Moses Inlet.
Yet some US boats appear to be testing the limits of entitlement.
We on the coast are not ignorant of the fact there is technology that officials have at their disposal but that is not the point. Respect is.
Northern Spy said:So why direct your angst on a few American boats that may be obeying the rules instead of directing it towards the the inconsistent, ineffectual, and mostly unenforceable rules that our provincial and federal governments create?
soin2la said:Unless Seahorse has a good reason to have strayed off the direct route; that could be just the thing that affects you all.
I don't have access to what VTS can see. I am only reporting what I can see on Marinetraffic.com
If you have what VTS is seeing, please share.
Did I mention the ill prepared Bellingham boater looking for a fuel dock in Alert Bay on Wednesday?
Well, I heard Traffic (VTS) calling other stations on VHF. I have also had Traffic call me directly on VTS. I would think they can see AIS (which you can see on MarineTraffic) VTS has antennas stretching from Juan De Fuca to Prince Rupert. They also use a hugh big radar system.
There is no link to those verbal conversation, but you got my point about being prepared.Alaskan Sea-Duction said:That would be an interesting read. Gotta link? Good lesson for those going North.
Anyone that has cruised this area should know where the fuel stops are. For those going north, you need to know your fuel stops are and a contact name and number.
You are broadcasting on a different frequency than koliver.
Also, you seem to have a vast knowledge of VTS, the BC coast AIS network and radar system. Please share your knowledge with us. i.e. where are the BC AIS stations located?
Oh yes, why would VTS have found it necessary to call you?
There is no link to those verbal conversation, but you got my point about being prepared.
There is no link to those verbal conversation, but you got my point about being prepared.
Seahorse must have sunk. It has been in the same spot for two days.
Only following due to others making a deal out of it.Are you using a Windows computer and Marinetraffic.com? I saw Seahorse stopped in a channel that was at the limit of the VHF based AIS (at least the icon would open with all of the AIS information) but showing the last contact was some time ago and getting longer ago as time passed. It remains stopped at that location. If you were following them, a new location was then shown, at the head of Kynoch Inlet, but without the usual identification. As there had been no other boats in the vicinity broadcasting an AIS signal, I presume this to be Seahorse. The next day it had moved from the head of Kynoch to the anchorage in Khutse. Presently, they are heading up Grenville Channel. If this is someone else, I apologise to Seahorse, and hope they are well, wehrever they may be.
Snow birders heading back home?I happened to drive across South Dakota for meetings the last couple days and kept passing an oddly large number of Ontario, Manitoba and BC license plates on Interstate 90 (no Alberta or Sask though). Wonder if they all filed travel plans. Gas and food, but I better call the police if I see them stopping anywhere else.
Snow birders heading back home?
I've talked to a few in that situation.
I happened to drive across South Dakota for meetings the last couple days and kept passing an oddly large number of Ontario, Manitoba and BC license plates on Interstate 90 (no Alberta or Sask though). Wonder if they all filed travel plans. Gas and food, but I better call the police if I see them stopping anywhere else.
There is some wonderful cruising between Ketchikan and the Broughtons in normal times. It's 98% protected and I wouldn't call it a slog at allThis brings up a good point from SOIN2la. Know EXACTLY where you are. On your float plan you should list any place you plan to get fuel. You need to call ahead and make arrangements. List the Name, phone number and the person you talked too on your float Plan. At Port McNeill, North Island Marina for our fuel. It works like this:
Call the fuel dock to announce your arrival. Pull into the dock as directed WITH MASKS on. The staff will handle our lines. Hand you the fuel nozzle. Fuel, hand the nozzle back with your credit card. Once the transaction is completed the staff will turn you loose from the dock and out you go.
Another issue. Do you really need groceries? Pack for the trip to Ketchikan (K-Town) without stopping in Canada for groceries. True some spots will take your order and bring to the dock. But why inconvenience them because you didn't plan accordingly?
Remember this is a long 7-10 day slog. It isn't a pleasure cruise. That starts in K-Town.
Yes, certainly not a slog and we locals consider it to be wonderful cruising any time. The border being closed does not eliminate the wonder. Some would say it enhances it.darkside said:There is some wonderful cruising between Ketchikan and the Broughtons in normal times. It's 98% protected and I wouldn't call it a slog at allView attachment 116957