Traffic

Question 1

Deep draft

Answer 1

Vsls transiting to/from sea and all ports in the puget sound and British Columbia

Question 2

Tug and tows

Answer 2

Of all types transiting to/from sea and all ports in puget sound abs British Columbia

Question 3

Tug and log tows

Answer 3

Transiting mostly north and south to/from ports in north and south puget sound. Can be found transiting to/from deception pass

Question 4

Ferries

Answer 4

WSF can be found in the area repositioning and fast ferry “Victoria clipper” in regularly scheduled runs from Seattle to Victoria BC

Question 5

Naval and USCG

Answer 5

Vsls Patrolling and conducting exercises in the area also transiting to/from the many bases in the puget sound

Question 6

Commercial fishing boats

Answer 6

Mostly transiting to/from sea, puget sound and Rosario strait. Can be found anywhere during openings

Question 7

Recreational boats

Answer 7

Can be abundant in the area especially on nice days

Question 8

Rosario strait

Answer 8

Consistent use by vessels bound for Bellingham, anacortes, and the San Juan Islands also transiting to/from Canada and Alaska. Vsls bound for British Columbia or Alaska frequently use it in preference to passages further west when greater advantage can be taken of the tidal currents less distance to travel

Question 9

Deception passage

Answer 9

Also used by log tows and often prefer this route to avoid rough weather west of whidbey island. Also frequently used by pleasure boats bound to/from Seattle, anacortes, Bellingham and San Juan islands