On Mon, 1 Sep 2003 23:46:33 -0400, "Scott Vernon"
wrote:

mmmmmmm, why would they require different fog signals for power vs sail if
there is no pecking order in fog?

The pecking order remains the same in fog.


A simple memory aid:

One prolonged blast (power underway)- moving (one word)

Two prolonged blasts (underway, no way on - adrift) - not moving (two
words)

One prolonged blast, 2 short blasts - Almost all others (three words)

All within two minutes.

There are other requires sounds (ringing bells for anchored vessels),
but the memory aid covers most situations encountered by most
recreational sailors.

Jack

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