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TiltonBB · 08-17-2009, 08:12 AM

When you alternate, although it seems like the polite thing to do, it takes much longer for the same amount of boats to go under the bridge. That is what causes longer back ups. Each boat must wait for the boat in the opposite direction to not only go under the bridge but also get out of the way after they have come under the bridge.

Also it is pretty clear what is happening when a line of 3,4 or 5 boats is going through. It eliminates two people in boats on opposite sides of the bridge wasting time waving their arms. You go, no you go, no you go, no you go!

It is much more efficient for several boats to go through in one direction, and then several boats go through in the opposite direction.

Since there is no rule regarding this, why not do it in the most time and fuel efficient manner?

08-17-2009, 08:12 AM	#11
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,160 Thanks: 749 Thanked 2,277 Times in 986 Posts	Alternating Takes Much longer When you alternate, although it seems like the polite thing to do, it takes much longer for the same amount of boats to go under the bridge. That is what causes longer back ups. Each boat must wait for the boat in the opposite direction to not only go under the bridge but also get out of the way after they have come under the bridge. Also it is pretty clear what is happening when a line of 3,4 or 5 boats is going through. It eliminates two people in boats on opposite sides of the bridge wasting time waving their arms. You go, no you go, no you go, no you go! It is much more efficient for several boats to go through in one direction, and then several boats go through in the opposite direction. Since there is no rule regarding this, why not do it in the most time and fuel efficient manner?