You might not agree with all I've said, but I think I can agree (as usual) with
what you've said.

I'm curious: I've claimed at times that Rule 2 has some very deep implications
that require reasonable behavior. In particular, if 99% of "seamen" consider
some practice foolish, it probably violates rule 2. If they consider it
reasonable, it is probably "legal" under rule 2. In this case I might apply
this concept to rowboats in shipping lanes in the fog. How do you feel about
this? Am I stretching it, or is this an appropriate use of rule 2?


"otnmbrd" wrote in message
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G Interesting thread .... shame I can't totally agree and/or disagree,
with anyone.
There are some boats with some operators, under some conditions where I
would consider 25k, in fog, reasonable and safe. There are some boats
with some operators, under some conditions where I would consider 25k,
in fog, unsafe .... etc.
Simply because someone is running in fog, on radar, does not mean they
don't have a lookout.
Safe speed can be 25k, one minute, and 0 k, the next .... most high
speed ferries can stop in their own length .... so forth and so
on....... Rule 2 applies to all at all times, under all conditions.

G

otn

Jeff Morris wrote:
You might not agree with all I've said, but I think I can agree (as usual) with
what you've said.

I'm curious: I've claimed at times that Rule 2 has some very deep implications
that require reasonable behavior. In particular, if 99% of "seamen" consider
some practice foolish, it probably violates rule 2. If they consider it
reasonable, it is probably "legal" under rule 2. In this case I might apply
this concept to rowboats in shipping lanes in the fog. How do you feel about
this? Am I stretching it, or is this an appropriate use of rule 2?

I don't think you're stretching it at all. Personally, I wouldn't care
if it's foggy or clear, I would consider it prudent for a rowboat/kayak
to avoid a TSS and as many shipping lanes, as possible, at all times, on
the basis of rule 2.
However, I don't think I would employ "shall not impede" in a fog situation.

otn