On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 14:03:33 -0400, "Simple Simon"
wrote:

The sailboat is the stand-on vessel and is required
by the Rules to hold course and speed until and
unless it becomes apparent that the motor boat is
not taking the required action and a collision will
ensue unless the sailboats takes action to avoid the
collision. Then the sailboat can take such action
as it deems necessary to avoid the collision.


Don't ever try sailing in Sydney Harbour and doing this to a ferry.
You'll need a new boat and pay for the ferry damage.

PDW