Nice try Neal. You always try to win argument with with you call
"simple logic." The simple truth is that had they intended what you
claim, they easily could have added that Section B applies to "Vessels
underway," but they didn't. You must be aware that there are a number
of cases where an anchored vessel was held liable for not maintaining a
lookout.


Capt. Neal® wrote:
Your wrong!

Whereas, the section of the Rules under which Rule 5 occurs
is Section B which is Steering and Sailing Rules,

And, whereas, any vessel that is anchored or made fast to the shore
is not steering or sailing by definition. (look at the definition of
'under way' in the Rules)

It follows, Rule five does not apply to anchored, docked, or moored
vessels.

Simple logic and irrefutable because of it.


CN




"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
...

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