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Note: The Aeolian YC and
its members provide these instructions as a guide and take no
responsibility for errors in publication. Use these instructions at
your own risk.
Instructions through the
Oakland Estuary route to the Aoelian Yacht Club
1.
Since the channel is 5 ft at a zero tide, the following is a minimum
depth chart recommended for easy passage through this route:
- 3
foot tide or higher if your boat draws 6 feet (this should leave a 2
foot margin) [typical 35 ' sailboat]
- 1
foot tide or higher if your boat draws 4 feet (this should leave a 2
foot margin) [typical 35' powerboat]
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Best to transit on a rising tide if possible
2.
Travel South East through the Park St., Fruitvale, and High St.
bridges. These may be contacted on channel 9. The are manned 24 hours
per day, but will not open during M-F regular working days during rush
hour. Rush hour closure is 8 AM - 9 AM and 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. These
rush hour closures to not apply to holidays that fall on a M-F.
Currents may be strong under the bridges. It is not uncommon to have 3
knot flows.
3.
After passing through the third bridge, the High Street bridge, there
will be a large green marker "G1" on a steel pole which you will leave
to your Port side [N37deg 45.531' x W122deg 13.437'].
4.
Head on a 165 deg course direct to the stacks
off in the distance.
5.
Follow the route indicated from the navigation
chart.
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