Traffic

Question 1

Primary access

Answer 1

For northbound traffic is via haro then boundary pass from the west, or via Rosario strait for traffic from Puget sound. Lesser entrances from the south are presidents Chanel from the San Juan Is. And hale pass from Bellingham bay

Question 2

Deep draft

Answer 2

N/S through strait of Georgia and to/from boundary pass and Rosario.

Question 3

Tug and tow

Answer 3

N/S through stair of Georgia and to/from boundary pass and Rosario strait

Question 4

Tug with log tows

Answer 4

N/S thought strait of Georgia and to/from boundary pass and Rosario strait

Question 5

Ferries

Answer 5

BC ferries to/from Tsawwassen and boundary pass. Lummi island ferry crossing in hale pass

Question 6

Commercial fishing

Answer 6

Can be found anywhere during openings. Extensive night drift fishing in the area from pt. Roberts to Blaine makes night navigation difficult. Also commercial crabbing, crab pots can be heavily concentrated in the vicinity of Alden bank and boundary bay

Question 7

Recreational

Answer 7

Recreational fishing and crabbing boats can be found anywhere during openings

Question 8

Pleasure boats

Answer 8

To/from marinas at drayton Hrb, pt Roberts, gulf islands, San Juan’s and Bellingham

Question 9

Cross traffic

Answer 9

Tankers, atb’s and tug with oil barges bound to /from all docks at cherry pt and Ferndale. Bulkers and LPG gas carriers to/from Ferndale Intalco dock