DSK wrote:

I slowed considerably to go past these guys, since we could
not miss them by more than about 10'. They gave me angry
looks as I leaned out our pilothouse to speak to them. I
said "There is a BIG barge coming around that corner in
about 3 minutes, it would be a good idea to haul anchor and
get out of his way." Since they made no effort to move, I
put out a 'securite' call on channel 16 to warn the boats
coming behind us.

Is it not illegal to
1) Anchor there in the first place
2) Not give way to the bigger craft with limited maneuverability?

As they made no attempt to correct their behaviour after verbal advice,
I suppose the best course of action would have been to get the
authorities to fine them.

Varis

Fair Skies
Doug King