I had never thought about making a "SECURITE" call when entering Wappoo Creek/Elliot Cut, but with the spend tidal currents boil through here, not to mention the narrow width of the channel, and the restricted bascule bridge. it sounds like a GOOD idea!

Subject: SECURITE at Elliott Cut
Cruising News: For those coming north (east-bound) for the first time it is important to note that the west-bound channel into the cut is obscured to vision and radar by beautiful high trees. It can be very useful to make a SECURITE call (on 16 AND 13) when entering the cut from either direction.  We did and received no response.  Halfway into the Cut and fully committed, we were greeted by an unannounced towboat, barge and 300 foot string of dredge pipe plus two heavy tenders steering the string.  The tow boat took her half in the middle, and we moved as far right as keeping the keel intact would allow.  We ended up with 20 feet of clearance on each side.  Fortunately, we timed this passage for slack before flood.  Unfortunately, so did the tow captain.  We don't know why he didn't respond to the SECURITE.  We are told by locals difficult to maneuver commercial tows frequently time their trips through Elliott Cut for Slack Water. Suggest folks plan accordingly and make the SECURITE call.
Chris Waln