"Reginald P. Smithers III" "remove wrote in
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
John Reimer wrote:
Sorry if anyone thinks these are stupid questions, I'm just starting to
learn this sailing thing. They're based on some actual sailing
incidents this weekend, but for which I can't find answers in my
Annapolis Book of Seamanship.

1. The Bozo Factor

It is covered by Rule 8 - basically it is incumbent on both parties to
avoid collision by any means when the risk exists.

In particular: 8(f) (i) through (iii)

Buy a copy of the Navigation Rules

I think you are incorrect in the matter, Darwin's Law overrides Rule 8,
and you should maintain your heading.

LOL it should anyway.
I live on a lake, normally traffic is not bad, but on holiday weekends -
look out!
The once or twice a year crowd have no clue what navigation rules are and
will usually never yield right of way. I mean if nothing else, if they
applied the same common sense that you do driving a car, things would be a
lot safer. Sometimes I wish Darwin would take care of these morons.