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| Author: | Maximus [ Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Bridge opening. |
Tried getting the bridge tender guy to open the bridge using the horn/whistle method, but was ignored. Finally, called information on cell phone, got Coast Guard Station, who gave me bridge tenders phone number, which I called. He agreed to open bridge. How do most of you guys get the bridge guy to open up the bridge? |
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| Author: | Bill 404 [ Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge opening. |
I use my radio to call the operator of a drawbridge.They have told me that I must be under motor power to navigate through a drawbridge,but he open it still.Try to tag behind a bigger boat next time...I remember sailing around Sanibel Island one night and having problems get the operator to open the bridge for me...Bill 404 21 SE |
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| Author: | Skipshot [ Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge opening. |
Have you tried asking the bridge operator how to contact him? |
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| Author: | Maximus [ Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge opening. |
I'm sure the normal way is VHF, but I think I'm going with cell phone, since it is equipment I take already. I just have to get phone numbers of appropriate bridges before I go out. I guess if I start doing more offshore stuff it might be a good idea to invest in a VHF. |
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| Author: | Guysmiley [ Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridge opening. |
When I was sailing on the intercoastal around Sarasota we always radio'd for bridges to lift... some are on time intervals, some will open at will for sailboats. Never had an operator comment about being under motor power though. |
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