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