Re: [Paddlewise] VHF Channel for San Juan Islands

Seattle Traffic in the San Juans is 5A.  While they have radar coverage
of traffic in Rosario Strait, they cannot "see" within the islands.

Bill

Gerald Foodman wrote:
> 
> Paddling in the Gulf Islands I contacted Vancouver Traffic on VHF to
> tell
> them of my intended crossing of ferry lanes.  They were very
> appreciative.
> I left the radio on and could clearly hear them warning large ships of
> my
> presence.  I called again to inform them that I was across.
> 
> Is there a similar traffic control in the San Juans to tell of my
> expected
> crossing of Rosario Strait?  Channel number?
> 
> Jerry
> 
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