A. Middle ground and north spit. The north spit is to the right when proceeding down the Umpqua River, starting from the first rock spar jetty and the long pier on the east side of the channel. The north spit has small breakers when a swell is running and gets rougher toward the north jetty. The north spit is very dangerous because large breakers may come into this area from the middle ground. The north spit meets the middle ground at the outer end of the training jetty. The middle ground area extends from the north jetty about 1,000 yards seaward. This area is dangerous because a little swell can create large breakers that may capsize a vessel. Boaters should not linger near the mouth of the river during ebb tide, because if their power fails, their boats could be carried out to sea before an anchor would be effective or oars could be put to work.
 
B. North and south jetty. The areas north of the north jetty and south of the south jetty can be very dangerous. Whenever breakers are observed, boaters should avoid this area.
 
C. Training jetty. On the ebb tide, the current will pull boats into the jetty. Refraction waves are often encountered in this area, creating extremely choppy conditions.
 
D. Buoy 6A, old Coast Guard docks. Current on ebb or flood will often set boats into this area.

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