On Fri, 04 Jul 2014 13:17:29 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

For those of you that like to keep up with the official navigation
rules, and all boat operators should, there is a new governmental
document which describes the changes and the rationale behind them. It
also offers some interesting insights into the complexities of federal
rule making. The new rules are effective on August 1, 2014. Do not
assume that the rule changes do not apply to you because they are
fairly broad in scope.

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-07-02/pdf/2014-14413.pdf


Thanks for the update. I like to keep a current copy aboard
even if it's a pdf file.

Did you note how there is STILL confusion as to whether a vessel
20 meters in length when anchored needs the ball shape as well
as one all-around anchor light.

The rule for vessels larger than that specifies a light forward
and higher *or a shape* and a light lower and aft.

The rule for the 20 meter anchored vessel specifies an all-
around light displayed where it may best be seen but says
nothing about the shape.

--
Sir Gregory