Heather Skippen, the Kings Harbour Master Official and Transport Canada Enforcement Officer, gave a very interesting presentation about Esquimalt and Nanoose Harbour, and Whiskey Golf testing range. It talks about their regulations, safety protocols and recent developments. The presentation is available here.
Important to remember:
- Esquimalt and Nanoose: Contact harbour control (channel 10) before entering, adhering to 5 kts speed limit, give space (100 m Esquimalt, 200 m Nanoose), complete entry forms.
- Whiskey Golf testing range: Check status
a. Winchelsea Island Control at 250-468-5080 or 1-888-221-1011 (next day’s activity only)
b. CFMETR Range Officer at 250-468-5002 (long range planning)
c. Winchelsea Island Control VHF CH 10 or 16 (for safe transit area information when approaching Area “WG”)
d. VHF 21B or Weather 3 (listen only, for active times)