Wrong, Putz. There's nothing in the rule that says you only need to
keep watch while underway. Perhaps you're claiming that your boat does
not qualify as a "vessel"?


Capt. Neal® wrote:
Jeff,

If you weren't such a first class idiot you would read the Rules
and note that Rule 5 comes under the heading of Steering and Sailing
Rules.

What don't you understand about:

Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules

A vessel anchored or moored is not underway so neither is it steering
nor is it sailing by defintion.

3(i) The word "underway" means a vessel is not at anchor, or made fast
to the shore, or aground.

I hope this helps.

CN

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
...

So are you claiming that you stay up all night maintaining a proper
watch? Being on a mooring does not relieve you of the responsibility
of obeying Rule 5.


Capt. Neal® wrote:


"Donal" wrote in message
...

Ellen has just become the fastest person to sail around the world!!!




I disagree. I would say more accurately that Little Ellen has become
the latest criminal to sail around the world. She's no sailor or she
would not knowingly violate Rule 5 of the COLREGS.

In any other sport if a competitor broke the laws that governed
his or her sport do you think they would be allowed to keep any
record.
Just imagine if an Olympic athlete failed his drug test. His record
would be taken away. Just think if a NASCAR driver ignored the
yellow flag and passed his way into first place under the yellow,
he would be disqualified.

Why is it all you fools rejoice when some little dyke violates
the COLREGS. She has no record in my opinion unless and until
she operates legally.


CN