"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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You'd have to be more specific about which conversation that was. I said
from
the beginning that I couldn't endorse Joe's actions, especially since I've
only
briefly seen the HSC, 35 years ago at that.

Ok.
How, then, do you explain the fact that your initial contribution to the
conversation was to question my observation that a "radar alone" lookout was
a breach of the CollRegs?

I was questioning Joe's assertion that he was behaving correctly by
travelling at 25 kts under radar alone. I took exception when you
questioned me - mainly because you usually post sensible stuff.

I know that you acknowledged that a proper lookout should be maintained,
but you still seemed to find my position more offensive than Joe's.

Quite frankly, I was surprised (to put it mildly).


25 knots would seem excessive if
there is any chance of other traffic, but the canal he was talking about
is
largely closed to recreational boating. I also wonder if 25 knots is
considered a "safe speed" offshore where the chances of encountering a
small
boat not visible on radar is rather slim.

It really depends on what "slim" means. I happily accept that Peter can
whizz about at any speed he fancies in the depths of the Antartic. However,
the English Channel is a completely different place.



I did take exception to Joe's claim that the helmsman, who is using radar
to
steer the boat, can also serve as the visual lookout.

If you look back, you will find that you took greater exception to my claim
that Joe was breaking the rules. You didn't question Joe, - you questioned
me.

This is certainly frowned
upon on large ships, and while it is sometimes done on small boats, I have
trouble seeing how this actually works. As I said early on in this
thread,
thick fog is an "all hands on deck" situation on my boat.


.... and mine!




Regards


Donal
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