OzOne wrote in message ...

Donal, no matter what the regs say, IF you collide with anything you
are always partially responsible.

That is my understanding. The rules *do* say that you should avoid a
collision at all costs.


Know the regs, use them to make sure that any vessel in your proximity
can be fairly certain of what they can expect from you THEN be
prepared to throw the book overboard and take whatever action may be
necessary to ensure your safety.

Yup! That is what I was taught.


However, people tend to interpret the rules to suit themselves. We hear
comments like "a kayak has no business in a TSS", or " power gives way to
sail".



regards


Donal
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