CD22 towing a Ranger Tug 25 across strait of Juan de fuca

[Hunkydory]

Jason, I had no contact with the Coast Guard. When I was initially contacted by Sandy & asked if I would be willing to do the tow, Les was on the VFH with the Coast Guard. They were not in eminent danger, so the Coast Guard agreed to not immediately call a tow service for them, but did instruct Les to remain on their channel until I arrived & I think he may have been in contact with them until we arrived at Sequim. There was some back & forth between Les, Sandy & the Coast Guard over whether they should have me do the tow or a tow service. About 10 minutes passed between me getting the first call to ask if I would be willing to attempt to do the tow & Sandy’s 2nd call asking me to do it. I believe Les was in discussion with the Coast Guard during this time. While they were in discussion, I was preparing to leave, so I was able to leave immediately after getting the affirmation call & there was no lost time in the process.

Jay