Special Hrb Rules

Question 1

Pilotage

Answer 1

Is compulsory for all vsls except those under enrollment in the coasting trade on the west coast of US/Canada. Pilots can be ordered directly through PSP or port Angeles pilot station VHF ch 13

Question 2

PSVTS

Answer 2

USCG is in charge of supervision, compliance and enforcement of PSVTS

Question 3

72 colregs

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Logging

Answer 4

Logging is a major industry in the area. Mariners should keep a lookout for free floating logs, sinkers and deadheads

Question 5

Customs

Answer 5

Bellingham, port Angeles and Seattle are the closest customs port of entry

Question 6

Magnetic variation

Answer 6

Up to 2 degrees reported in vicinity of march pt. Variation up to 14 degrees reported off SE tip of guemes Is.

Question 7

Cap sante marina

Answer 7

Vsls should give the South breakwater of the cap sante marina 40ft berth to remain in good water

Question 8

Radio channels

Answer 8

PSP and bridge to bridge use and monitor VHF ch 13. PSVTS used and monitors VHF ch 5a

Question 9

Port Meteorological officer

Answer 9

Port meteorological officer available on request from Seattle