"Maynard G. Krebbs" wrote in message
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On Sun, 02 Jul 2006 12:36:09 GMT, "Roger Long"
wrote:


Here is the chart with the ferry (excursion boat would be a more
accurate description in this case although it is operated by a ferry
line) shown in red and our course in black. I just read rule 9 and I
would be curious if anyone would think that it applies to a 6 foot
draft vessel near high tide in this case.

http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Encounter.jpg


If she thought you were motorsailing she would have been the stand-on
vessel.
Only explanation that fits the facts. Hard to judge her emotional
state. )
Mark E. Williams

Unfortunately, it's not good enough to think that. One is obligated to avoid
a collision, and it doesn't matter if you think you're right and don't.

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