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Dangerous Maga-yacht in Maine
Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:58:06 GMT, "Roger Long" wrote: I've never heard a conversation along the lines of, "Big white yacht, you aren't really going to just continue on that course like I wasn't even here, are you?" I can't remember a radio exchange where someone had to ask for the rules to be observed. Roger forget the "rules being observed" for a minute. He didn't hit you did he? That's his only obligation. My sense of the situation is that you altered course before it became an issue, and quite possibly that was a prudent decision on your part but we'll never know for sure. On the other hand, a nice polite radio conversation when you were still a mile away could have gone like this: You: "Large south bound motor yacht from Portland, this is Roger Long's sailboat requesting a pass on two whistles." He: "Roger Long's sailboat, this is the Floridania, roger that, two whistle pass, have a nice day." You: "Thanks, you have a nice day also." On balance, it's a good way to lower your blood pressure and leads to a better experience for all concerned. Try it some time. I wouldn't clearly understand what a "pass on two whistles" is. I am a ships captain. What does it mean? Gary |
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