"Paul Cassel" wrote in message
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Bob wrote:
Hi Skip:

Since you are a vessel 12 meters (39' 3") you are required to carry a
copy of the COLREGS. Do you hvae one?

What do you figure - that Dog will strike him dead because he doesn't have
some dopey book?

The Coasties don't really care whether or not someone considers the COLREGS
to be "some dopey book." It's mandatory equipment on vessels greater than 12
meters. I carry it on Essie (at only 30 feet) because it's chock full of
stuff that anyone who calls themselves "sailor" should know. If you're
boarded, are required to have it, and don't have it, you'll likely be cited
for it.