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Single Handed Flag??
While discussing flag etiquette, it got me to thinking of the flags I still
need to find.. Looks like I'm going to be doing a lot of singlehanding, (no one wants to sail with an 'ole fart').. I know there is a semi official flag for singlehanding. Just a silhouette of a hand in a circle, on a contrasting field... However the only one I remember seeing was in a black and white photo.. Does anyone know where to purchase such a flag, ready made or the specific details and color so I can make my own.. I assume that it is kinda like the 'battle ax' flag that evolved and became the excepted standard.. As final note, I propose that anyone who flies the singlehanded flag be excussed or exempt for all other flag etiquette/requirements.. Mainly because he already has his hands full when entering and departing and everyone should have a degree of pitty for his lonely situation. Same would hold true if he happens to forget to take in his fenders, upon leaving the dock. Just my thoughts (suffering from 'cabin fever') Steve s/v Good Intentions (/w 6" snow on deck, but toastie warm below) |
Single Handed Flag??
Hi Steve,
This flag may attract the "Pirates of the Caribbean"( see other post). They would know you're alone, but necessarily not defenseless? ;-) Happy New Year :-) -- c ya Wim www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html "Steve" wrote in message ... : While discussing flag etiquette, it got me to thinking of the flags I still : need to find.. : : Looks like I'm going to be doing a lot of singlehanding, (no one wants to : sail with an 'ole fart').. : : I know there is a semi official flag for singlehanding. Just a silhouette of : a hand in a circle, on a contrasting field... However the only one I : remember seeing was in a black and white photo.. : : Does anyone know where to purchase such a flag, ready made or the specific : details and color so I can make my own.. : : I assume that it is kinda like the 'battle ax' flag that evolved and became : the excepted standard.. : : As final note, I propose that anyone who flies the singlehanded flag be : excussed or exempt for all other flag etiquette/requirements.. Mainly : because he already has his hands full when entering and departing and : everyone should have a degree of pitty for his lonely situation. Same would : hold true if he happens to forget to take in his fenders, upon leaving the : dock. : : Just my thoughts (suffering from 'cabin fever') : : Steve : s/v Good Intentions (/w 6" snow on deck, but toastie warm below) : : |
Single Handed Flag??
Hi Steve,
This flag may attract the "Pirates of the Caribbean"( see other post). They would know you're alone, but necessarily not defenseless? ;-) Happy New Year :-) -- c ya Wim www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html "Steve" wrote in message ... : While discussing flag etiquette, it got me to thinking of the flags I still : need to find.. : : Looks like I'm going to be doing a lot of singlehanding, (no one wants to : sail with an 'ole fart').. : : I know there is a semi official flag for singlehanding. Just a silhouette of : a hand in a circle, on a contrasting field... However the only one I : remember seeing was in a black and white photo.. : : Does anyone know where to purchase such a flag, ready made or the specific : details and color so I can make my own.. : : I assume that it is kinda like the 'battle ax' flag that evolved and became : the excepted standard.. : : As final note, I propose that anyone who flies the singlehanded flag be : excussed or exempt for all other flag etiquette/requirements.. Mainly : because he already has his hands full when entering and departing and : everyone should have a degree of pitty for his lonely situation. Same would : hold true if he happens to forget to take in his fenders, upon leaving the : dock. : : Just my thoughts (suffering from 'cabin fever') : : Steve : s/v Good Intentions (/w 6" snow on deck, but toastie warm below) : : |
Single Handed Flag??
Might also attract the CG, since single handing normally implies
breaking the rules about always having a lookout on deck. Rufus Wim wrote: Hi Steve, This flag may attract the "Pirates of the Caribbean"( see other post). They would know you're alone, but necessarily not defenseless? ;-) Happy New Year :-) |
Single Handed Flag??
Might also attract the CG, since single handing normally implies
breaking the rules about always having a lookout on deck. Rufus Wim wrote: Hi Steve, This flag may attract the "Pirates of the Caribbean"( see other post). They would know you're alone, but necessarily not defenseless? ;-) Happy New Year :-) |
Single Handed Flag??
If I were out there alone I'm not sure I would want to advertise it.
Might attract the wrong kind of attention from nasty folks. Doug s/v Callista "Steve" wrote in message ... While discussing flag etiquette, it got me to thinking of the flags I still need to find.. Looks like I'm going to be doing a lot of singlehanding, (no one wants to sail with an 'ole fart').. I know there is a semi official flag for singlehanding. Just a silhouette of a hand in a circle, on a contrasting field... However the only one I remember seeing was in a black and white photo.. Does anyone know where to purchase such a flag, ready made or the specific details and color so I can make my own.. I assume that it is kinda like the 'battle ax' flag that evolved and became the excepted standard.. As final note, I propose that anyone who flies the singlehanded flag be excussed or exempt for all other flag etiquette/requirements.. Mainly because he already has his hands full when entering and departing and everyone should have a degree of pitty for his lonely situation. Same would hold true if he happens to forget to take in his fenders, upon leaving the dock. Just my thoughts (suffering from 'cabin fever') Steve s/v Good Intentions (/w 6" snow on deck, but toastie warm below) |
Single Handed Flag??
If I were out there alone I'm not sure I would want to advertise it.
Might attract the wrong kind of attention from nasty folks. Doug s/v Callista "Steve" wrote in message ... While discussing flag etiquette, it got me to thinking of the flags I still need to find.. Looks like I'm going to be doing a lot of singlehanding, (no one wants to sail with an 'ole fart').. I know there is a semi official flag for singlehanding. Just a silhouette of a hand in a circle, on a contrasting field... However the only one I remember seeing was in a black and white photo.. Does anyone know where to purchase such a flag, ready made or the specific details and color so I can make my own.. I assume that it is kinda like the 'battle ax' flag that evolved and became the excepted standard.. As final note, I propose that anyone who flies the singlehanded flag be excussed or exempt for all other flag etiquette/requirements.. Mainly because he already has his hands full when entering and departing and everyone should have a degree of pitty for his lonely situation. Same would hold true if he happens to forget to take in his fenders, upon leaving the dock. Just my thoughts (suffering from 'cabin fever') Steve s/v Good Intentions (/w 6" snow on deck, but toastie warm below) |
Single Handed Flag??
Steve wrote:
I know there is a semi official flag for singlehanding. Just a silhouette of a hand in a circle, on a contrasting field... However the only one I remember seeing was in a black and white photo.. I haven't bumped into this one. I _will_ say, however that single-handers usually have little trouble recognizing each other in port. There's a level of wariness and distrust (or is that seediness) that we seem to exude. Does anyone know where to purchase such a flag, ready made or the specific details and color so I can make my own. I have had a number of specialty flags made by Christine Davis Flags in Florida. They are probably somewhere on the Internet, but if you cannot find it drop me a line. As final note, I propose that anyone who flies the singlehanded flag be excussed or exempt for all other flag etiquette/requirements. Nope, you don't get my vote on this one, Steve. I have entered quite a few foreign ports single-handed, and I cannot recall an instance where there wasn't time enough to get the gear (including flags) ready to either anchor or come alongside. My suggestion would be to just slow down and don't let the situation, or the apparently helpful folks on the customs dock, dictate your actions. Your first duty is to the safety of the ship. -- Good luck and good sailing. s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat http://kerrydeare.tripod.com |
Single Handed Flag??
Steve wrote:
I know there is a semi official flag for singlehanding. Just a silhouette of a hand in a circle, on a contrasting field... However the only one I remember seeing was in a black and white photo.. I haven't bumped into this one. I _will_ say, however that single-handers usually have little trouble recognizing each other in port. There's a level of wariness and distrust (or is that seediness) that we seem to exude. Does anyone know where to purchase such a flag, ready made or the specific details and color so I can make my own. I have had a number of specialty flags made by Christine Davis Flags in Florida. They are probably somewhere on the Internet, but if you cannot find it drop me a line. As final note, I propose that anyone who flies the singlehanded flag be excussed or exempt for all other flag etiquette/requirements. Nope, you don't get my vote on this one, Steve. I have entered quite a few foreign ports single-handed, and I cannot recall an instance where there wasn't time enough to get the gear (including flags) ready to either anchor or come alongside. My suggestion would be to just slow down and don't let the situation, or the apparently helpful folks on the customs dock, dictate your actions. Your first duty is to the safety of the ship. -- Good luck and good sailing. s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat http://kerrydeare.tripod.com |
Single Handed Flag??
Rufus wrote in message news:w2JJb.50799$I07.163474@attbi_s53...
Might also attract the CG, since single handing normally implies breaking the rules about always having a lookout on deck. What rules say you have to a "lookout on deck"? Wim wrote: Hi Steve, This flag may attract the "Pirates of the Caribbean"( see other post). They would know you're alone, but necessarily not defenseless? ;-) Happy New Year :-) |
Single Handed Flag??
Rufus wrote in message news:w2JJb.50799$I07.163474@attbi_s53...
Might also attract the CG, since single handing normally implies breaking the rules about always having a lookout on deck. What rules say you have to a "lookout on deck"? Wim wrote: Hi Steve, This flag may attract the "Pirates of the Caribbean"( see other post). They would know you're alone, but necessarily not defenseless? ;-) Happy New Year :-) |
Single Handed Flag??
"Curtis CCR" wrote in message
om... Rufus wrote in message news:w2JJb.50799$I07.163474@attbi_s53... Might also attract the CG, since single handing normally implies breaking the rules about always having a lookout on deck. What rules say you have to a "lookout on deck"? Normally this would require a sarcastic reply, but I sense you might be serious. from "the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea" and, in the US, the "Inland Navigational Rules" RULE 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/navrules/rotr_online.htm |
Single Handed Flag??
"Curtis CCR" wrote in message
om... Rufus wrote in message news:w2JJb.50799$I07.163474@attbi_s53... Might also attract the CG, since single handing normally implies breaking the rules about always having a lookout on deck. What rules say you have to a "lookout on deck"? Normally this would require a sarcastic reply, but I sense you might be serious. from "the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea" and, in the US, the "Inland Navigational Rules" RULE 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/navrules/rotr_online.htm |
Single Handed Flag??
Yea, but that doesn't require a second person.
"Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... "Curtis CCR" wrote in message om... Rufus wrote in message news:w2JJb.50799$I07.163474@attbi_s53... Might also attract the CG, since single handing normally implies breaking the rules about always having a lookout on deck. What rules say you have to a "lookout on deck"? Normally this would require a sarcastic reply, but I sense you might be serious. from "the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea" and, in the US, the "Inland Navigational Rules" RULE 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/navrules/rotr_online.htm |
Single Handed Flag??
Yea, but that doesn't require a second person.
"Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... "Curtis CCR" wrote in message om... Rufus wrote in message news:w2JJb.50799$I07.163474@attbi_s53... Might also attract the CG, since single handing normally implies breaking the rules about always having a lookout on deck. What rules say you have to a "lookout on deck"? Normally this would require a sarcastic reply, but I sense you might be serious. from "the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea" and, in the US, the "Inland Navigational Rules" RULE 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/navrules/rotr_online.htm |
Single Handed Flag??
True, but it does limit the length of a passage to the time one can stay awake.
"Keith" wrote in message ... Yea, but that doesn't require a second person. "Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... "Curtis CCR" wrote in message om... Rufus wrote in message news:w2JJb.50799$I07.163474@attbi_s53... Might also attract the CG, since single handing normally implies breaking the rules about always having a lookout on deck. What rules say you have to a "lookout on deck"? Normally this would require a sarcastic reply, but I sense you might be serious. from "the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea" and, in the US, the "Inland Navigational Rules" RULE 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/navrules/rotr_online.htm |
Single Handed Flag??
True, but it does limit the length of a passage to the time one can stay awake.
"Keith" wrote in message ... Yea, but that doesn't require a second person. "Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... "Curtis CCR" wrote in message om... Rufus wrote in message news:w2JJb.50799$I07.163474@attbi_s53... Might also attract the CG, since single handing normally implies breaking the rules about always having a lookout on deck. What rules say you have to a "lookout on deck"? Normally this would require a sarcastic reply, but I sense you might be serious. from "the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea" and, in the US, the "Inland Navigational Rules" RULE 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/navrules/rotr_online.htm |
Single Handed Flag??
"Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... RULE 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. I'm not a single-handed by choice but frequently sail single-handed due to the lack of crew availability.. Or, in other words, I won't forego an opportunity to go sailing or take advantage of a weather window just because the crew failed to materialize.. I will admit that I interpret Rule 5 liberally.. The term 'proper' is ambiguous as is 'full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision'. I don't fully rely on my radar Zone Guard because I have had vessels overtake me from aft of the quarter and the zone alarm would fail to alert me. I have never owned a C.A.R.D. but a friend had one that gave false alert from his SSB and his own radar. So that leaves me with my MK I eyeball and my 10 min. timer.. I generally make short coastal passages and spend most of my time in the cockpit or at the nav station/radar. The galley is with in arms reach of both the companion way or the nav station. I can manage about 20-24 hours without sleep. From there on I 'cat nap' under the dodger or in the companion way. I don't sleep if there is traffic within 10 miles and if I'm able to see a ship beyond that is closing. If I need more sleep, I look for an opportunity to enter port and anchor or head well offshore. On the Pac US coast the shipping lanes extend so far offshore, that isn't practical unless you head beyond the shipping lanes in the first couple days and stay well clear. I think the only reason I'm interested in a Single-Handed flag is to show others that I manage my 13 ton cutter from place to place by myself. Call it "Showing Off". Some might applaud this while other will condemn it.. However, I'm not going to advertise this if I'm in an area of risk of pirates or boardings. -- My opinion and experience. FWIW Steve s/v Good Intentions |
Single Handed Flag??
"Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... RULE 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. I'm not a single-handed by choice but frequently sail single-handed due to the lack of crew availability.. Or, in other words, I won't forego an opportunity to go sailing or take advantage of a weather window just because the crew failed to materialize.. I will admit that I interpret Rule 5 liberally.. The term 'proper' is ambiguous as is 'full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision'. I don't fully rely on my radar Zone Guard because I have had vessels overtake me from aft of the quarter and the zone alarm would fail to alert me. I have never owned a C.A.R.D. but a friend had one that gave false alert from his SSB and his own radar. So that leaves me with my MK I eyeball and my 10 min. timer.. I generally make short coastal passages and spend most of my time in the cockpit or at the nav station/radar. The galley is with in arms reach of both the companion way or the nav station. I can manage about 20-24 hours without sleep. From there on I 'cat nap' under the dodger or in the companion way. I don't sleep if there is traffic within 10 miles and if I'm able to see a ship beyond that is closing. If I need more sleep, I look for an opportunity to enter port and anchor or head well offshore. On the Pac US coast the shipping lanes extend so far offshore, that isn't practical unless you head beyond the shipping lanes in the first couple days and stay well clear. I think the only reason I'm interested in a Single-Handed flag is to show others that I manage my 13 ton cutter from place to place by myself. Call it "Showing Off". Some might applaud this while other will condemn it.. However, I'm not going to advertise this if I'm in an area of risk of pirates or boardings. -- My opinion and experience. FWIW Steve s/v Good Intentions |
Single Handed Flag??
I will admit that I interpret Rule 5 liberally.. The term 'proper' is
ambiguous as is 'full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision'. A good way to see what kind of teeth the law has is to look at some of the maritime case law. I have no firsthand experience in this regard but several of the singlehanders I have met in my travels have mentioned that if you are single handing and have an incident resulting from an improper watch, you will likely by found at least partially at fault. I guess that is just one more of the risks of singlehanding. Doug s/v Callista "Steve" wrote in message ... "Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... RULE 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. I'm not a single-handed by choice but frequently sail single-handed due to the lack of crew availability.. Or, in other words, I won't forego an opportunity to go sailing or take advantage of a weather window just because the crew failed to materialize.. I will admit that I interpret Rule 5 liberally.. The term 'proper' is ambiguous as is 'full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision'. I don't fully rely on my radar Zone Guard because I have had vessels overtake me from aft of the quarter and the zone alarm would fail to alert me. I have never owned a C.A.R.D. but a friend had one that gave false alert from his SSB and his own radar. So that leaves me with my MK I eyeball and my 10 min. timer.. I generally make short coastal passages and spend most of my time in the cockpit or at the nav station/radar. The galley is with in arms reach of both the companion way or the nav station. I can manage about 20-24 hours without sleep. From there on I 'cat nap' under the dodger or in the companion way. I don't sleep if there is traffic within 10 miles and if I'm able to see a ship beyond that is closing. If I need more sleep, I look for an opportunity to enter port and anchor or head well offshore. On the Pac US coast the shipping lanes extend so far offshore, that isn't practical unless you head beyond the shipping lanes in the first couple days and stay well clear. I think the only reason I'm interested in a Single-Handed flag is to show others that I manage my 13 ton cutter from place to place by myself. Call it "Showing Off". Some might applaud this while other will condemn it.. However, I'm not going to advertise this if I'm in an area of risk of pirates or boardings. -- My opinion and experience. FWIW Steve s/v Good Intentions |
Single Handed Flag??
I will admit that I interpret Rule 5 liberally.. The term 'proper' is
ambiguous as is 'full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision'. A good way to see what kind of teeth the law has is to look at some of the maritime case law. I have no firsthand experience in this regard but several of the singlehanders I have met in my travels have mentioned that if you are single handing and have an incident resulting from an improper watch, you will likely by found at least partially at fault. I guess that is just one more of the risks of singlehanding. Doug s/v Callista "Steve" wrote in message ... "Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... RULE 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. I'm not a single-handed by choice but frequently sail single-handed due to the lack of crew availability.. Or, in other words, I won't forego an opportunity to go sailing or take advantage of a weather window just because the crew failed to materialize.. I will admit that I interpret Rule 5 liberally.. The term 'proper' is ambiguous as is 'full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision'. I don't fully rely on my radar Zone Guard because I have had vessels overtake me from aft of the quarter and the zone alarm would fail to alert me. I have never owned a C.A.R.D. but a friend had one that gave false alert from his SSB and his own radar. So that leaves me with my MK I eyeball and my 10 min. timer.. I generally make short coastal passages and spend most of my time in the cockpit or at the nav station/radar. The galley is with in arms reach of both the companion way or the nav station. I can manage about 20-24 hours without sleep. From there on I 'cat nap' under the dodger or in the companion way. I don't sleep if there is traffic within 10 miles and if I'm able to see a ship beyond that is closing. If I need more sleep, I look for an opportunity to enter port and anchor or head well offshore. On the Pac US coast the shipping lanes extend so far offshore, that isn't practical unless you head beyond the shipping lanes in the first couple days and stay well clear. I think the only reason I'm interested in a Single-Handed flag is to show others that I manage my 13 ton cutter from place to place by myself. Call it "Showing Off". Some might applaud this while other will condemn it.. However, I'm not going to advertise this if I'm in an area of risk of pirates or boardings. -- My opinion and experience. FWIW Steve s/v Good Intentions |
Single Handed Flag??
You will be partially at fault merely by admitting you didn't see the other
vessel in time to react. This is from a case of a close friend who was on starboard tack and broadsided by a port tacker. Although they were on deck, the jib blocked the view to leeward; admitting they didn't see the other boat implied they did not keep a proper lookout. The result was a 24% liability. The courts are pretty harsh on this point - much can be argued away by lawyers. But if there is no one on deck, how can you claim the that you're compliant with any of the basic rules? For instance, the "pecking order" applies "when vessels are in sight of one another." You lose this protection when you admit you had no lookout. -jeff "Doug Dotson" wrote in message ... I will admit that I interpret Rule 5 liberally.. The term 'proper' is ambiguous as is 'full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision'. A good way to see what kind of teeth the law has is to look at some of the maritime case law. I have no firsthand experience in this regard but several of the singlehanders I have met in my travels have mentioned that if you are single handing and have an incident resulting from an improper watch, you will likely by found at least partially at fault. I guess that is just one more of the risks of singlehanding. Doug s/v Callista "Steve" wrote in message ... "Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... RULE 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. I'm not a single-handed by choice but frequently sail single-handed due to the lack of crew availability.. Or, in other words, I won't forego an opportunity to go sailing or take advantage of a weather window just because the crew failed to materialize.. I will admit that I interpret Rule 5 liberally.. The term 'proper' is ambiguous as is 'full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision'. I don't fully rely on my radar Zone Guard because I have had vessels overtake me from aft of the quarter and the zone alarm would fail to alert me. I have never owned a C.A.R.D. but a friend had one that gave false alert from his SSB and his own radar. So that leaves me with my MK I eyeball and my 10 min. timer.. I generally make short coastal passages and spend most of my time in the cockpit or at the nav station/radar. The galley is with in arms reach of both the companion way or the nav station. I can manage about 20-24 hours without sleep. From there on I 'cat nap' under the dodger or in the companion way. I don't sleep if there is traffic within 10 miles and if I'm able to see a ship beyond that is closing. If I need more sleep, I look for an opportunity to enter port and anchor or head well offshore. On the Pac US coast the shipping lanes extend so far offshore, that isn't practical unless you head beyond the shipping lanes in the first couple days and stay well clear. I think the only reason I'm interested in a Single-Handed flag is to show others that I manage my 13 ton cutter from place to place by myself. Call it "Showing Off". Some might applaud this while other will condemn it.. However, I'm not going to advertise this if I'm in an area of risk of pirates or boardings. -- My opinion and experience. FWIW Steve s/v Good Intentions |
Single Handed Flag??
You will be partially at fault merely by admitting you didn't see the other
vessel in time to react. This is from a case of a close friend who was on starboard tack and broadsided by a port tacker. Although they were on deck, the jib blocked the view to leeward; admitting they didn't see the other boat implied they did not keep a proper lookout. The result was a 24% liability. The courts are pretty harsh on this point - much can be argued away by lawyers. But if there is no one on deck, how can you claim the that you're compliant with any of the basic rules? For instance, the "pecking order" applies "when vessels are in sight of one another." You lose this protection when you admit you had no lookout. -jeff "Doug Dotson" wrote in message ... I will admit that I interpret Rule 5 liberally.. The term 'proper' is ambiguous as is 'full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision'. A good way to see what kind of teeth the law has is to look at some of the maritime case law. I have no firsthand experience in this regard but several of the singlehanders I have met in my travels have mentioned that if you are single handing and have an incident resulting from an improper watch, you will likely by found at least partially at fault. I guess that is just one more of the risks of singlehanding. Doug s/v Callista "Steve" wrote in message ... "Jeff Morris" wrote in message ... RULE 5 Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. I'm not a single-handed by choice but frequently sail single-handed due to the lack of crew availability.. Or, in other words, I won't forego an opportunity to go sailing or take advantage of a weather window just because the crew failed to materialize.. I will admit that I interpret Rule 5 liberally.. The term 'proper' is ambiguous as is 'full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision'. I don't fully rely on my radar Zone Guard because I have had vessels overtake me from aft of the quarter and the zone alarm would fail to alert me. I have never owned a C.A.R.D. but a friend had one that gave false alert from his SSB and his own radar. So that leaves me with my MK I eyeball and my 10 min. timer.. I generally make short coastal passages and spend most of my time in the cockpit or at the nav station/radar. The galley is with in arms reach of both the companion way or the nav station. I can manage about 20-24 hours without sleep. From there on I 'cat nap' under the dodger or in the companion way. I don't sleep if there is traffic within 10 miles and if I'm able to see a ship beyond that is closing. If I need more sleep, I look for an opportunity to enter port and anchor or head well offshore. On the Pac US coast the shipping lanes extend so far offshore, that isn't practical unless you head beyond the shipping lanes in the first couple days and stay well clear. I think the only reason I'm interested in a Single-Handed flag is to show others that I manage my 13 ton cutter from place to place by myself. Call it "Showing Off". Some might applaud this while other will condemn it.. However, I'm not going to advertise this if I'm in an area of risk of pirates or boardings. -- My opinion and experience. FWIW Steve s/v Good Intentions |
Single Handed Flag??
Hey Steve,
May be you can get one of those inflatable "plastic" ladies (mannequin) from LAX ;-) I'm sure she'll look "real" from a distance! May be not legal, but..... g FWIW -- c ya Wim www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html "Steve" wrote in message ... : : "Jeff Morris" wrote in message : ... : : : RULE 5 : Look-out : Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight : and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the : prevailing : circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of : the situation and of the risk of collision. : : : I'm not a single-handed by choice but frequently sail single-handed due to : the lack of crew availability.. Or, in other words, I won't forego an : opportunity to go sailing or take advantage of a weather window just because : the crew failed to materialize.. : : I will admit that I interpret Rule 5 liberally.. The term 'proper' is : ambiguous as is 'full appraisal of : the situation and of the risk of collision'. : : I don't fully rely on my radar Zone Guard because I have had vessels : overtake me from aft of the quarter and the zone alarm would fail to alert : me. I have never owned a C.A.R.D. but a friend had one that gave false alert : from his SSB and his own radar. : : So that leaves me with my MK I eyeball and my 10 min. timer.. I generally : make short coastal passages and spend most of my time in the cockpit or at : the nav station/radar. The galley is with in arms reach of both the : companion way or the nav station. I can manage about 20-24 hours without : sleep. From there on I 'cat nap' under the dodger or in the companion way. I : don't sleep if there is traffic within 10 miles and if I'm able to see a : ship beyond that is closing. : : If I need more sleep, I look for an opportunity to enter port and anchor or : head well offshore. On the Pac US coast the shipping lanes extend so far : offshore, that isn't practical unless you head beyond the shipping lanes in : the first couple days and stay well clear. : : I think the only reason I'm interested in a Single-Handed flag is to show : others that I manage my 13 ton cutter from place to place by myself. Call it : "Showing Off". Some might applaud this while other will condemn it.. : : However, I'm not going to advertise this if I'm in an area of risk of : pirates or boardings. : : -- : My opinion and experience. FWIW : : Steve : s/v Good Intentions : : : : |
Single Handed Flag??
Hey Steve,
May be you can get one of those inflatable "plastic" ladies (mannequin) from LAX ;-) I'm sure she'll look "real" from a distance! May be not legal, but..... g FWIW -- c ya Wim www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html "Steve" wrote in message ... : : "Jeff Morris" wrote in message : ... : : : RULE 5 : Look-out : Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight : and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the : prevailing : circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of : the situation and of the risk of collision. : : : I'm not a single-handed by choice but frequently sail single-handed due to : the lack of crew availability.. Or, in other words, I won't forego an : opportunity to go sailing or take advantage of a weather window just because : the crew failed to materialize.. : : I will admit that I interpret Rule 5 liberally.. The term 'proper' is : ambiguous as is 'full appraisal of : the situation and of the risk of collision'. : : I don't fully rely on my radar Zone Guard because I have had vessels : overtake me from aft of the quarter and the zone alarm would fail to alert : me. I have never owned a C.A.R.D. but a friend had one that gave false alert : from his SSB and his own radar. : : So that leaves me with my MK I eyeball and my 10 min. timer.. I generally : make short coastal passages and spend most of my time in the cockpit or at : the nav station/radar. The galley is with in arms reach of both the : companion way or the nav station. I can manage about 20-24 hours without : sleep. From there on I 'cat nap' under the dodger or in the companion way. I : don't sleep if there is traffic within 10 miles and if I'm able to see a : ship beyond that is closing. : : If I need more sleep, I look for an opportunity to enter port and anchor or : head well offshore. On the Pac US coast the shipping lanes extend so far : offshore, that isn't practical unless you head beyond the shipping lanes in : the first couple days and stay well clear. : : I think the only reason I'm interested in a Single-Handed flag is to show : others that I manage my 13 ton cutter from place to place by myself. Call it : "Showing Off". Some might applaud this while other will condemn it.. : : However, I'm not going to advertise this if I'm in an area of risk of : pirates or boardings. : : -- : My opinion and experience. FWIW : : Steve : s/v Good Intentions : : : : |
Single Handed Flag??
Was that you and your 'inflatable lady', driving in the car pool lane??
Steve s/v Good Intentions |
Single Handed Flag??
Was that you and your 'inflatable lady', driving in the car pool lane??
Steve s/v Good Intentions |
Single Handed Flag??
Nope!
From now on, I'll keep her in the trunk, since you recognized me ;-) -- c ya Wim www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html "Steve" wrote in message ... : Was that you and your 'inflatable lady', driving in the car pool lane?? : : Steve : s/v Good Intentions : : |
Single Handed Flag??
Nope!
From now on, I'll keep her in the trunk, since you recognized me ;-) -- c ya Wim www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html "Steve" wrote in message ... : Was that you and your 'inflatable lady', driving in the car pool lane?? : : Steve : s/v Good Intentions : : |
Single Handed Flag??
"Wim" wrote in message ... Nope! From now on, I'll keep her in the trunk, since you recognized me ;-) -- Hah! I recongnized her.. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
Single Handed Flag??
"Wim" wrote in message ... Nope! From now on, I'll keep her in the trunk, since you recognized me ;-) -- Hah! I recongnized her.. Steve s/v Good Intentions |
Single Handed Flag??
Shocks! Blush ;-)
-- c ya Wim www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html "Steve" wrote in message ... : : "Wim" wrote in message : ... : Nope! : From now on, I'll keep her in the trunk, since you recognized me ;-) : -- : : Hah! I recongnized her.. : : Steve : s/v Good Intentions : : |
Single Handed Flag??
Shocks! Blush ;-)
-- c ya Wim www.cruising.ca/thousand/f-index.html "Steve" wrote in message ... : : "Wim" wrote in message : ... : Nope! : From now on, I'll keep her in the trunk, since you recognized me ;-) : -- : : Hah! I recongnized her.. : : Steve : s/v Good Intentions : : |
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