USCG Shallow Water Survey

[dlochner]

The USCG is conducting a survey of boaters who operate in shallow waters and how they use aids to navigation. There is more information in the linked article with a link to the survey in the article.

Coast Guard Seeks Boating Community’s Input on Improving Shallow Draft Waterway Navigation Systems

The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis and Management System Study on the Shallow Draft System, which applies to waters less than 12 feet deep, to update its policies and make navigab

www.nmma.org

 

[JamesG161]

I did the survey. Took about 10 minutes.
My concern was updating the depth charts. The Army Corps of Engineers has, for Hurricane protection, changed many things in last 2 years.
Also to mark the extent of underwater sand "spits" that grow with time.
Jim...

 

[Justin_NSA]

I use to use the "braille" method with my old MacGregor 26S. Centerboard would kick up if I hit mud. I had a quick-release on the rudder.
I was just recently sharing a topographical map of our cove for a potential new member who wanted to lease a mooring ball. The boat he was looking at had too much draft.

 

[Benny17441]

We have places where the sand drifts change quite frequently altering entry into some of our spots. We make do with local boaters moving around PVC home made markers. Would not expect the USCG to keep track of these.

 

[jssailem]

I did the survey. We have the Ditch which is a navigable channel providing a short cut between Skagit Bay and Anacortes. It is in a continuous state of shoaling.

It is a man made channel requiring continuous dredging and channel markings.

Let’s hope they keep it in a navigable condition.