Florida Keyz wrote:


5. what is the proper polite way to pass a slower vessel on the ICW.


I'll take a stab at this one:

Signal or radio your intention to pass on port or starboard. (Usually
port). Proceed to pass at gaining speed that produces minimal wake.

If the slow boat (usually sailboat) doesn't cooperate by pulling over to
the side of the channel, wake the hell out of 'em!

Learned this last trip to Florida when, after politely signaling a
sailboat doing about 3 knots in the middle of the channel, was
acknowledged by the guy turning and giving me the finger.

Eisboch