Special Hrb Rule

Question 1

Pilotage

Answer 1

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels except those under enrollment in coasting trade on west coast between US/Canada. Pilots can be obtained directly through PSP or at port Angeles pilots station VHF ch 13

Question 2

PSVTS

Answer 2

USCG in charge of enforcement, supervision and compliance of PSVTS

Question 3

72 colregs

Answer 3

Apply to all navigable water if the area and are enforced by USCG

Question 4

Logging

Answer 4

Is a major industry in the area mariners should keep sharp lookout for sinkers, deadheads and floating logs while navigating

Question 5

Similk bay

Answer 5

Is unsafe for navigation due to numerous submerged piles

Question 6

Transiting canoe pass

Answer 6

N of Pass Is. Is not recommended except for small craft with local knowledge

Question 7

Transiting east of hope Is.

Answer 7

Is also not recommended except for small craft with local knowledge

Question 8

Rounding hole in the wall

Answer 8

When rounding steer to the south edge of channel to avoid rocky shoal on range line

Question 9

Entering swinomish

Answer 9

When entering from the S entrance steer wide of buoy #2 to avoid shoaling close to buoy

Question 10

Controlling depth of swinomish Chan

Answer 10

Was 7ft for a width of 100ft from skagit bay to deep water in Padilla bay. April 2017

Question 11

Northwest pass north of deception Is.

Answer 11

Is the preferred route due to shoaling south of deception is. pass .5nm north of deception is. Then 100 yds SW of lighthouse pt. Line up for center channel of deception pass tending to the north shore once clear of the bridge. Steer center channel Ben Ure Is. And strawberry is. (Shoal extends to S of strawberry Is 125yds marked by kelp) then Steer mid Channel between Yokeko pt. And Hoypus pt.