idiot blowboater gets demasted by a tanker
08-17-2011, 08:46 AM
#21
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I disagree with those stating it's the tanker's fault. I contend that it was the sailboat's fault, on the premise that the tanker is limited in her ability to maneuver and that she can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway, and constrained by her draft. Never mind the simple laws of gross tonnage.
I'd invoke Rule 18b, and Rule 9.
Additionally, how about some common friggin' sense.
I'd invoke Rule 18b, and Rule 9.
Additionally, how about some common friggin' sense.
Not like that think can stop or turn on a dime. Takes a LONG LONG time for them to stop and turn.
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08-17-2011, 08:55 AM
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RULE 3g
"The term "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" means a vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel."
RULE 18b
"A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
1. a vessel not under command;
2. a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver;
3. a vessel engaged in fishing."
08-17-2011, 09:02 AM
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hmmm . . . . interesting . . . . . i think i may just keep a line dragging at all times of one of my rear cleats and claim i was trolling. 
lmao . . . . yep . . . . cant argue with that
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08-17-2011, 09:06 AM
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08-17-2011, 09:08 AM
#27
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That sailbote was racing...those aren't novice skippers. They were probably betting they could pass a slow moving freighter and stay on the "upwind" side of it. Passing behind it would mean the wind would be taken from their sails. Of course it didn't work out so well.
BTW: Due to manueverability a tanker SHOULD have right-of-way regardless of what the book says.
BTW: Due to manueverability a tanker SHOULD have right-of-way regardless of what the book says.
08-17-2011, 09:19 AM
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