Dave wrote in news:0jpoa2lk64b0kfbcbk8fagntnh9m2khiuf@
4ax.com:

On Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:13:43 GMT, Gary said:

I don't think of it as "insisting" on the right of way. In Naval
thinking, it is always better to be the "give way vessel" because you
are free to take early action. The "burdened" vessel is really the guy
who, by the rules, is required to maintain his course and speed until he
sounds the 5 short or feels that collision can only be avoided by his
taking action.

Excellent point, Gary, and one too often misunderstood by sea lawyers.


In truth, you no longer have to wait that long.

otn