Jerry, Cargo ships aren't that wide, and they don't turn very fast. Even if one is coming straight at you from a few hundred yards away, a kayak should be able to get out of the way. I'd much rather be in that situation with a cargo ship than a meandering pleasure boat. I think the biggest factor in handling the shipping lanes is psychological. The size of the cargo ships is intimidating. Over the years, some people in my groups have freaked out a bit the first time, but once they see how easy it is to avoid the ships, they are more relaxed. It sounds like you and your wife did a fine job avoiding the ship at Rosario Strait. Duane --- On Wed, 4/22/09, Jerry F <gfoodma_at_earthlink.net> wrote: > I had asked about avoidance based on a bad experience > crossing Rosario Strait in the San Juans with my wife in a > double. When we were committed we saw a huge barge coming > down the channel and could not tell whether it would pass in > front or behind. VERY scary. In the event it was a good > half mile away when it passed. > > I just do not see how you can judge from the kayak where > these huge ships will cross, nor when. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Apr 22 2009 - 17:06:53 PDT
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