Capt. Mooron wrote:
"Jeff Morris" wrote in message


Don't confuse Neal with facts. He's already said that he considers the
rules optional (for him) and doesn't feel obligated to follow any rule he
doesn't like. Everyone else, however, he holds to a higher standard.


This quote alone from an expert in the rules seems to fly in the face of
Neal's claims....

"Rule 13 thus supercedes Rules 4 through 18 with one of the major effects
being to overrule the "Priority of Vessels" (Rule 18)." - [Jim Austin]

Of course. Its easy to find such quotes - I posted one from Farwells.
Neal could have made a more interesting discussion by pointing out that
the rules could have been different, as they are for racing. But by
claiming something that is patently false, he makes an ass of himself.