b"RULES OF THE ROAD AND NAVIGATIONand the bridge is open, it means the bridge is being closed. DOwill help you to plan your trip, but you will still need to make your NOT TRY TO PASS through if you require an opening. The bridgesintentions known to the bridge tender.are extremely heavy and are not easily stopped once the processYou should be familiar with the schedule for the bridges that has begun. The bridge tender may not be able to see you; WAITyou will use. Their schedules are published in the USCG Local for the next opening!Notice to Mariners (http://www.navcen.uscg.gov), cruising In areas where there is more than one moveable bridge, likeguides and other boating related publications. New Haven Harbor, to eliminate confusion signals can vary. Check-ing the federal regulation cited above will provide those signals. QUICK GUIDE TO TRANSITING MOVABLE BRIDGESIt is important to note that, the bridge tender shall take all Know the vertical clearance of your vessel (air draft).reasonable measures to have the draw opened, regardless of the Check the vertical clearance of the bridge.operating schedule of the bridge, for passage of emergency vehi-Lower any moveable nonstructural objects or gear (radio cles, vessels or other emergency situations, provided this openingantennas, outriggers etc.) if necessary to pass without forcing a does not conflict with local emergency management proceduresbridge opening. IT IS ILLEGAL TO REQUEST AN OPENING without which have been approved by the cognizant Coast Guard Captainfirst lowering non-structural gear.of the Port.If an opening is required check for scheduled openings Signal or contact the drawtender to request an openingSchedules for Bridges - Each movable bridge has its When the bridge opens, pass through the draw as soon as own opening schedule that is determined by federal regulation.possible in order to prevent unnecessary delays in the closure of Between May 15 and October 15, the five Amtrak movable bridgesthe draw.will reopen immediately after trains pass and will close in sufficientDo your part . . . know your vertical clearance. Dont request time for approaching trains to pass safely. Knowing the scheduleunneeded openings.JOIN US!2022 CONNECTICUTBO 2021 ConnecticutATERS RULES &GUIDEPromote your company and Boater's GuideRESOURCESservices to over 100,000 boaters. Rules and ResourcesWhere to Boat in Advertise in the 2023 ConnecticutConnecticut!Whats New:Boaters Guide, the official state guideDocumented VesselDecal Colors,In The Spotlightof boating laws and regulations Updated Launch & BUI rules,Pumpout Directoriesand More!Natalee Roberts nsroberts@turleycustommedia.comTurle y 24 Water Street CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONHTTPS://PORTAL.CT.GOV/DEEP/BOATING/BOATING-AND-PADDLINGConnecticut Department ofEnergy and Environmental ProtectionPalmer, MA 01069 https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Boating/Boating-and-PaddlingC U S T O M M E D I A 800.824.65482022 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE35"