We do a deep dive on VHF and bridge etiquette as well as demonstrate the infamous ICW slow pass in the second episode of our ICW series.

00:00 Intro
00:35 VHF Basics for the ICW
01:07 Which Channel?
02:44 Hailing Another Boat
04:57 Hailing Boats When You Don't Know Their Name
06:48 The Slow Pass
08:06 Slow Pass Example
11:13 Sound Signals and Passing
12:23 Bridge Etiquette
14:30 See You Next Time!

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