Ferry Traffic Protocol SF Bay

[Lightspeed]

Racers, as part of our SSS race permitting process with the Coast Guard, The Coast Guard has sent me the “Ferry Traffic Routing Protocol for SF Bay” and asked that all racers review and adhere to traffic protocol. We have created a link on our front webpage and I have also linked it here…

http://sfbaysss.org/main/wp-content...Appendix_Revised_01_10_2017_w_avoid_zones.pdf

The upcoming TBF does create some traffic challenges so as you plan your TBF race strategy; please review the protocol as well as par 3. Navigation Safety in our NOR & SSI.......It is better to add a few min and stay clear of sensitive areas than get trapped with little to no wind to escape and need to start your motor and retire…

 

[Philpott]

The upcoming TBF does create some traffic challenges so as you plan your TBF race strategy; please review the protocol as well as par 3. Navigation Safety in our NOR & SSI.......It is better to add a few min and stay clear of sensitive areas than get trapped with little to no wind to escape and need to start your motor and retire…

And then there are these little issues to which you must attend. Photos are from the 2014 Fiasco. There will be more boats on the water this year ;-)