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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]
- 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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