by guest » May 29, 2023, 8:16 am
The LCA (Lake Carrier Association) routes have been around for a very long time, but they are only recommended routes. Masters don't have to follow them, and often they have their own preferred distance they like to keep off shore. It's easier to avoid each other if they stay relatively close to their upbound and downbound line, but some people just have to be difficult and travel the wrong way on an LCA. Being in Oscoda, the ships will probably get very close to your shore in strong western winds as they hug the shore around Saginaw Bay rather than crossing the open bay. And it being Lake Huron, you may be seeing boats heading far out into the open lake to get on the Canadian side where they can legally rinse.
The LCA (Lake Carrier Association) routes have been around for a very long time, but they are only recommended routes. Masters don't have to follow them, and often they have their own preferred distance they like to keep off shore. It's easier to avoid each other if they stay relatively close to their upbound and downbound line, but some people just have to be difficult and travel the wrong way on an LCA. Being in Oscoda, the ships will probably get very close to your shore in strong western winds as they hug the shore around Saginaw Bay rather than crossing the open bay. And it being Lake Huron, you may be seeing boats heading far out into the open lake to get on the Canadian side where they can legally rinse.