"Shen44" wrote in message
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Subject: Joe, the dangerous Redneck
From: "Donal"
Donal..... In case you haven't figured it out, otn is maintaining a no
argument, no name calling discussion on this subject.
I thought that I was doing the same with otn.
Which actually surprises me on both your parts.
To date, you are seriously losing the major points being discussed with
him.
I didn't think that I was having any major disagreements with him.
No major disagreements, but you are still losing the "points" race, not
that
that's all that important .....like otn, I have a feeling you are reaching
(we
talk) for points beyond the basic issues.
Have I posted anything that suggests that I don't agree with you?
LOL If you and otn agreed, this discussion would have been over long ago!
Actually, this is one of the more informative ones, as it tends to involve
perceptions of different groups of mariners from different areas, and I've
found it interesting as to how the groups/areas can vary as to
perceptions.
You've highlighted the point that I have been trying to make.
Different types of water user interpret the rules to suit their own
purposes.
I was a power boater, and now I sail.
Sailors tend to think that all power boaters are yobs. Power boaters tend
to think that all sailors are ignorant.
When a power boater waves at a sail boat, he tends to get ignored.
My experience, is that sail boats have a higher percentage of idiots. The
vast majority of power boaters are concientious.
My initial complaint was that it was against the CollRegs to do 25 kts, in
fog, using the Radar as your only visual lookout, and the VHF as your only
hearing lookout.
I've never suggested that Radar, or VHF should be ignored. In fact, they
must be used (if available) under the "and all available means" clause.
Anyway, you never came up with a satisfactory explanation for the different
sound signals for power and sail vessels in fog!!
Regards
Donal
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