"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Mon, 31 Jul 2006 21:14:44 -0400, "Sal's Dad"
wrote:

What am I missing?

What you are missing is the "prudent man" thing.


What rule number is that, Wayne?


If it looks like you
may be on a collision course with another vessel, and if
you have time
to do so, it is prudent to attempt communication of some
sort to clear
things up.


Which rule # is that? And if you don't have time to chat on
the radio, then what?





SV

Could fall under Rule 2.
Now..... if your boat is set up so that you would have to leave the wheel
and go below to use the radio, it's one thing, but if you have the means to
use your radio at your steering station and you don't try then it could be
another thing all together G playing "devils advocate"


otn

"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Mon, 31 Jul 2006 21:14:44 -0400, "Sal's Dad"
wrote:

What am I missing?

What you are missing is the "prudent man" thing.


What rule number is that, Wayne?


If it looks like you
may be on a collision course with another vessel, and if
you have time
to do so, it is prudent to attempt communication of some
sort to clear
things up.


Which rule # is that? And if you don't have time to chat on
the radio, then what?





SV