Bill McKee wrote:


I do not hit sailboats, as I and most of the powerboats in San Francisco bay
stay very alert around sailboats. These are the same sailboats that state
they have right of way over tankers entering the bay.


Ignorance of the law seems to run rampant out your way. Contact your
state legislature. Demand compulsory training & testing before
licensing for pleasure boaters (sail or power)