Hyannis Channel Rules
Why are there strict rules for negotiating the Hyannis Ship Channel? Hyannis is a major commercial port on Cape Cod. Besides the ferries, there is a large fishing fleet that use the Port of Hyannis to unload their catch on the Hyannis docks. Plus there are a lot of recreational boaters coming and going all day. The channel is bordered on either side by shallow water that these commercial vessels and large recreational vessels can not navigate. They also can not stop very quickly and the ferries have difficulty observing small boats that might sail in front of their bow.
Rule A: Sailboats, contrary to what you think, do not have right away over power boats in the channel.
Rule B: Crossing the channel must be done perpendicular to the channel
For safety reasons the competitors must follow the Hyannis Shipping Channel Rule as stated for their class as listed in the Sailing Instructions.
Sailing Instructions (SI) will be provided to the competitors at Check-In.
Why are there strict rules for negotiating the Hyannis Ship Channel? Hyannis is a major commercial port on Cape Cod. Besides the ferries, there is a large fishing fleet that use the Port of Hyannis to unload their catch on the Hyannis docks. Plus there are a lot of recreational boaters coming and going all day. The channel is bordered on either side by shallow water that these commercial vessels and large recreational vessels can not navigate. They also can not stop very quickly and the ferries have difficulty observing small boats that might sail in front of their bow.
Rule A: Sailboats, contrary to what you think, do not have right away over power boats in the channel.
Rule B: Crossing the channel must be done perpendicular to the channel
For safety reasons the competitors must follow the Hyannis Shipping Channel Rule as stated for their class as listed in the Sailing Instructions.
Sailing Instructions (SI) will be provided to the competitors at Check-In.
Be safe follow the rules
These are big boats traveling back and fourth multiple times each day plus a lot of marine traffic.