"Joe" wrote in message
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"Donal" wrote in message news:bu9tfb$ese$1$

The CollRegs *do* advocate a constant visual lookout. Joe thinks it is a
waste of time.

Your the spin doctor again Donal.

Visual can be with radar. Infact you can view much more in think fog
using radar. I never ever said a lookout was a waste of time.


Joe, I apologise for the confusion that I caused by using the term visual

The CollRegs state :-
"Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and
hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing
circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation
and of the risk of collision. "

When the rule uses the word "sight", I believe that they mean that someone
should look with their own eyes.
The "hearing" bit means that someone should use their ears..... and I don't
mean the VHF.
The phrase "all available means" includes your Radar set.


Please tell me why you think a radar is not an effective tool?

Oooh nooo. Not again!! I'm being asked to prove something else that I
didn't claim.

Radar is an extremely effective tool. I use it myself - especially in fog.

Is it because you can not even tune your wal-mart special?

I only need it to detect big ships. I don't have any need for an expensive
set. I'm not charging arount at 25 kts in visibility that is so bad that a
lookout would be pointless. I'm doing about 6 kts.

Is it because you have no faith in your ability and the tools you
have?
Or is it just because your to inexperienced?
Or perhaps it's a combo of all the above.
Why do you lie all the time?

Lie? I don't(usually).

What happens is quite simple. Your comprehension abilities are not the
best. This causes you to jump to the wrong conclusion. I find this funny.
So, I help you along.



On-shore yachtmaster....... Thats as impressive as a on the ground
pilot.

Joe, you made incorrect assumptions about my qualifications. Your
problem.... not mine!

Or how about a tight rope walker suspended 2 inches above the ground.

Lanod you have made it crystal clear you have no clue about anything
nautical,
we will just leave it at that. OK

OK. If you can.


Jeff isn't sure what he thinks.

It is interesting that you think that. For once you might be right.



Regards


Donal
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