Scott Vernon wrote:
You are sailing DDW wing on wing on a course of 220* m. making 4.5kts.
You spot a large ship behind you and determine after a few sightings
that it's on the same course and throwing a large bow wave. What
action should you take, if any?




Prudence requires that you get out of the way. If you're in a channel
you probably are required to, by rule 9 or 10. In any case, make sure
that your maneuver is dramatic enough to be recognized by the other
vessel.

A year ago I was frustrated when a tug with a barge on a long wire
altered course for me, as required by the rules. I, however, was quite
willing to go behind him but was waiting for a minute to get a bit
closer. We were still a few miles apart when he changed course, which
probably cost him more fuel than I use in a year.