Got a nice note from Holger this morning, I had mentioned to him the problem with the bridges ... he's looking into it.
But the great news for the boaters among us (all three of us?). He has placed many navigational buoys and markers all over PFJ. These are in exact placement with the real things so using "authentic" navigational charts will be possible ... the markers will be there just as they are on the charts! (He also sent me a link to the charts which we will eventually post). This opens up a whole new world of navigation. We all enjoy the autopilot (and hopefully will have it working on the boats) ... but now we can also use the charts, set a heading to the next marker and go to it. So this will be something new to learn how to do for many of us.
We are already making "flight plans" (sailing plans?) to dodge the islands and rocks. But to add real navigational waypoints opens up some new and realistic possibilities.
(If you wonder why people would want to get in a boat instead of a beaver .. check Jeff Greene's new video (on the Gallery page, under videos). You'll get a good feel of the amazing scenery "up close" on both sides of your boat).