ct: Rules of the Road Question #8
From: "Donal"
Unfortunately, it takes a certain amount of knowledge to recognise true
expertise. Soon, you may have this knowledge.
The problem/shame is, that whether someone spends all their time on sailboats
or powerboats, is no guarantee as to full understanding of the "rules", as you
and Nav are proving.
Recognising "true expertise" on any subject, involves a degree of expertise,
which apparently is alluding you on the subject of "the Rules of the Road".
Rubbish! He used to give me a good kicking. After a while I realised that
he was a better sailor than I, and I discovered that I could learn from him.
He is very tolerant of people who are willing to learn from their betters.
I have learned much from him, and I am now also tolerant of ignorant people
who demonstrate a willingness to learn.
You could be like me, if you tried! Good luck.
BG Donal, I have many people ( be they weekend warriors, seasonal boaters,
sailboaters, powerboaters, professional, amateur, etc.) who are better than me
on many aspects of sailing/boating, which includes "Rules".
BUT, although I am still learning, there are few who can surpass my "in depth"
knowledge of the subjects I will address, within these NG's, including "Rules".
I am not perfect. I will be wrong, but as I told Nav "I don't squirm". If I'm
wrong I will say so ..... and I wasn't wrong in what I said and tried to teach
him about "Ristricted in ability to maneuver".
Now, as I told Nav .... take your attitude and shove it up your ass, I'm not
interested in your stupid bickerings.
If you have a valid question as to what I've said, ask it.
BG
Regards
Shen