This reg only really matters if there is an "incident"..... at which point a
solo sailor cannot use this fact as an excuse.
It is a clear example of rules generated by lawyers and politicans.........
If ANY solo was have a 10 minute kip / made a cup of tea / put a note on the
chart / had a **** / etc and something happens they will get the
blame.......
This would be exactly the same if you didn't have a motorsailing day signal
in place you would in the rules be at fault.
That said..... it really is a bit anal to expect ppl to comply in all
circumstances.
And try to remember...... every yachtmaster was a dayskipper
once............................
Matt
"Dan" wrote in message
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Capt. NealŪ wrote:
"Dan" wrote in message
Are you saying you have to be caught breaking the
law before you are actually breaking the law?
I think not!
You think right!
I'm saying there are thing I choose to ignore. Eg:
Col Regs: Motorsailing Triangle
Highway code: Wearing a fluresent Jacket as a pedestrian.
I've slept for 15 mins when sailing alone, we all have. You'd be
inhuman not to.
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