Curious about VTS and the Coast Guard? Come for a guided tour with up to 50 of your RHYC friends.
Steve Antush (M/Y Wet Tush) has arranged this for us!
The plan is to meet at the Coast Guard between 10-10:30AM, the tour begins at 10:30.
We are planning to get a bite to eat together after, the location will be selected once we have a confirmed number of attendees. There is no cost for the tour, the meal/drinks are to be individually paid.
Steve provided the following details, please direct any questions to him:
The purpose of a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is to provide active monitoring and navigational advice for vessels in particularly confined and busy waterways.
To read More go to:
https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/vessel-traffic-services
Date: 10/19
Limit: 50 people
Location: Pier 36
1519 Alaskan Way S, Seattle, WA 98134
We need to gather Legal Name, DOB, Drivers License and US Citizen (Y/N)
The CG will do a background check.
You MUST REGISTER BY 9/30 or you cannot join.
Cell phones not allowed in the VTS room but you can bring them in the building.
Tour will be between 90 min and 2 hours. 45 min presentation then tour of VTS and Coast Guard Command center.