Lift and Swing Bridges
| Operating lift and swing bridges is
another good opportunity to practise considerate boating. Before you operate a bridge that restricts foot or vehicular traffic, have a good look to see if another boat is approaching. If there is, then operate the bridge in such a way that it is kept open for the minimum amount of time. In any event, be ready to keep the bridge open for the other boat and wave them through either before or after your own boat depending on the timing of their arrival. Some bridges are particularly difficult or heavy to operate and if you are the second boat to arrive at the bridge be ready to despatch your own crew to help. |
 
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