On Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:28:50 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

Trust me, I've spent a lot of time under, over and around booms, and have
always disliked getting waked as much as anyone else, especially when
closing on a finish line in light air.

The fact is however that wakes and waves are part of being on the water,
and no one should expect a powerboat to slow down just to improve their
comfort level or finish position.

that's obvious...but not to the point...the discussion was about the
ignorant and arrogant who pilot their stinktubs with what could be
described as a less than cooperative spirit...like the moron described by
the OP.