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Came in at 2/3 tide, ran aground in the middle of marked channel. After running aground several more times finally made it to Westport YC with advice from Harbormaster. Nobody at WYC to offer advice on getting out, talked to launchman at F.L.Tripp who told us about unmarked alternate channel that locals had been using, but had no knowledge of the minimum depth. Decided to leave immediately to catch the last of rising tide. Tried marked channel (min depth 9’ on chart, I draw 7’) and ran aground again. About that time a guy came along in a small sailboat, told us not to try the marked channel and gave use explicit instructions for the alternate channel. That worked so we made it out of the harbor. Tried to call Westport YC about a refund-no answer on phone or radio. Next day I called Dockwa, they suggested that I email Westport YC explaining the situation, which I did. They issued refund right away.

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