Crossing a bar is dangerous. A Bar Crossing Report can be made via VHF radio or cellphone, to let Coastguard know and keep watch as you head out over a bar.
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Trip reporting basics
A trip report (TR) is a message that you pass to Coastguard Radio to advise us of your intended boating activity.
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