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Tugs. Tows, and Log Booms

These are a common feature of travei in the Inside Passage. They are an
essentia1 economie 1ifeline for the coastal communities. Tugs and their tows
are not manoeuvered as handiIy as a yacht, so it is the responsibility of the
yacht skipper to take avoiding aetion when meeting them. Unless constrained by
the waterway give them plenty of room. Though it seems obvious, remember the
line between the tug and tow whieh is in the water between them. AlI tows also
traii a safety line some 200 feet behind them so do not pass close astern. At
night log booms have red hurricane lanterns lit to mark the outer limits of
their tow. Since these are fairly close to sea level and are not very bright
they are often difficult to spot.

FISHING LICENSES

The entire coastai area is a meeca for fishing and obtaining other seafood.

Licenses are required for fishing by the states of Washington and Alaska and

the province of British Columbia. There are daiIy and annual catch limits

described in the regulations far eaeh area. Lieenses are avaiIable through

most marine service outlets, fuei doeks, sporting goods, and hardware stores.

The type of lieence and approximate cast is as follows:

Washington - Resident annual license

Non-resident annuai Iicense

British Columbia - One-day resident and non-resident

Three-day non-resident

Alaska

Annual: Canadian resident

Annual: Non-resident

• Three-day non-resident
  Two-week non-resident
  Annuai non-resident
  Annual resident

$ 3.25

3.25

$ 3.50

10.00

5.00

W.OO

$10.00

20.00

36.00

10.00

($US)

(SCan)

($US)

An Alaska Fish and Game License is required for fishing in National Parks such

as Misty Fiords and Glacier Bay.

ENTRY PROCEDURES

The majority of pleasure boaters cruising in waters covered by this guide

will be citizens of Canada or United States and there are only a few rules and

forma1ities with which to comply. They are primarily aimed at stopping illega1

drug traffic and at preventing abuse af the customs and immigration laws of

both countries which pride themselves on their long standing apen border. The

major requirements are to check in and clear with Customs and Immigration, and

to obtain a Cruising Permit which a110ws one freedom to travel in the waters of

the country with a minimum of red tape. Entry requirements are listed on the

following page.