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The main access into and out of the Simpson Bay Lagoon on the Dutch side of the island is the Simpson Bay Bridge which is adjacent to the Yacht Club and Customs offices. The opened bridge span can accommodate vessels up to a maximum beam of less than 56 feet (17 meters) and a maximum draft of 17 feet (6 meters). Wide beamed vessels must request pilot-age. When the bridge is closed there is 8.6 feet (2.6 meters) clearance in the port channel and 8 feet (2.4 meters) clearance in the starboard channel but clearance vary depending on the state of the tide. There is a 3mph speed limit for all vessels using the access channel, and within the lagoon all marinas and yacht anchorages are deemed “no wake zones”. Simpson Bay Bridge Opening times: 8.30 am Outbound traffic 9.30 am Inbound traffic 10.30 am Outbound traffic 11.30 am Inbound traffic 3.00 pm Inbound traffic 4.00 pm Outbound traffic 5.00 am Inbound traffic Height closed: 2.4 m (average depending on tides). Width: 17.0 m Controling depth: 6.0 m VHF: 12 T: +1-721-545-5230 / +1-721-545-3183 Users of small craft are requested not to transit the bridge channel during bridge opening hours. Boats docking at the BBW dock should not be maneuvering in the channel during the bridge operational hours. Small sea craft must make use of the port channel when passing under the bridge. Jet ski owners and rentals are requested to inform users that they must put their waterspouts off when passing under the bridge. This prevents corrosion of the iron structure of the bridge. Police Station, Immigration, and Port Clearance facility at bridge. Captains and owners of vessels after docking their vessels in the lagoon should immediately come to the window of the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority & Immigration to clear in their vessel, crew and passengers and pay the necessary bridge and harbor fees and dues, your use an approved clearing agent. VHF Radio Information & Channels The Yacht Club at Isle de Sol VHF 78A & 16 The Simpson Bay Marina VHF 79A & 16 Simpson Bay Bridge Operator VHF 12 Porto Cupecoy Marina VHF 71 Causeway Bridge Schedule In & Outbound Traffic 8:15, 10:00 11:45, 15:30 & 17:15 *Please Note: 15:30 the Causeway Bridge is On-Call for In & Outbound Traffic.  Contact the bridge on VHF Channel 12. Bridge times may change during the summer season so please confirm with marina before arrival or departure. VHF Channel: 12 T: +1-721-545-5230 / +1-721-545-3183 Bridge Width max 80' (23 m), Bridge Clearance when closed 20.5' (6.2 m) - varies with tide changes Water depth at entrance channel is 19.5' (6 m). Destinations in this video: Simpson Bay Bridge, Sint Maarten ~~~~ DONT FORGET TO PLAYBACK IN THE (HD) setting !! ~~~ ~~ Please post positive comments, Thumbs up, Share, and Subscribe! ~~ YACHTING LIFE IS EITHER AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE OR NOTHING AT ALL Filmed by Annie & Captain Eric Bergeron Edited on Final Cut Pro X on Mac Camera: DJI Inspire 1 Music By: Royalty Free Facebook: Annie Eric WeBeYachting Website: http:/www.WeBeYachting.com WeBe2938ejErsmfdjWejjwodj