 Many Washington State Ferry captains are concerned of boats who try to cross a ferry's path, and some saying they have seen some very, very close calls. Please do not cut right in front of the ferry, because then it gets into who's going to do what. Just give us plenty of room. Most cases, too, the Washington State Ferries have to ride away. You would know this if you have your boater's card, which is required for any vessel with a 15-horsepower or higher engine.