"Jeff Morris" wrote in message ...
"Simple Simon" wrote:
I will NOT leave Katy or anybody else, for that matter, alone
while they continue to present a disorganized and inaccurate
mess to this group.

Then you should remove your "lesson" on the rules from the web before some naive
newbie reads it.


Jeff,

Have you read it lately? I took your advice and actually
added something about sailboats overtaking to the in-
sight Rules. Here it is if you're too lazy to check it out
for yourself.


"The following list of rules are of more immediate concern to most of you novices. These rules concern how two sailing vessels
should act in meeting, crossing, and passing situations.


1) If the wind is attacking the starboard rail of the sailboat, it is said to be on a starboard tack. The rules state simply:
Starboard tack has the right of way over port tack.


2) When both vessels are on the same tack, the upwind vessel gives way.


3) A sailboat on a port tack, not being sure of tack of the other sailboat (fog or darkness), shall give way.


"Three simple rules and they cover it all. You should know these rules in your sleep.
(Don't forget, however, that a vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel)


"Now, combine these rules with a working knowledge of the ones listed prior to these and you should have a very good basic
understanding of how to carry on while sailing."


Are you happy now?

S.Simon