Got it. Jon Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 18, 2017, at 5:32 PM, BillBinaList via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > You still need to go back and read rule 13 until you understand it. The > colregs are deliberately vague and some rules supercede others depending on > situation. Your quote is only correct in very basic terms. A fishing boat > with a net dragging behind does not have complete immunity to the colregs in > all situations. In admiralty court, all parties will be assigned some portion > of the blame for any collision. It is almost unheard of for any captain in a > collision to come out without being assigned any percentage of the blame. If > you are properly anchored in a designated anchorage, and are asleep in your > bunk when a drunk plows into your boat at 2:30 am, you will be held partly > responsible because you will be found to have violated some colregs. I > Guarantee it. In this case as described, the fishing vessel was overtaking, > which give it responsibility to stay clear. That supercedes their position in > the pecking order in a crossing situation. Rule 13 and Rule 2 are in play > here. > Bill Bina > >> On 7/18/2017 4:26 PM, JP Mail via CnC-List wrote: >> Yes. As I said, license to learn. >> >> "Each of these vessels must keep out of the way of the next vessel. For >> example, a sailboat must keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing, >> which in turn must keep out of the way of a vessel with restricted >> maneuverability. And everyone must keep out of the way of a vessel not under >> command." >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jul 18, 2017, at 3:57 PM, Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Failure to really know and UNDERSTAND the colregs is why boats hit boats. >>> Congratulations on your license, but you may still have some larnin' to do, >>> son. Colregs depend on everyone knowing and doing what is expected, but >>> allows for those who don't. A stand on vessel that gives way is screwing up >>> the system. Being unpredictable is not what a licensed captain ever wants >>> to be. Many on this list have had licenses at levels from 6-pack up to 100 >>> ton Masters for years and decades. :-) >>> >>> Bill Bina >>> >>>> On 7/18/2017 3:45 PM, JP Mail via CnC-List wrote: >>>> This is why boats hit boats. Sorry I mentioned it. Me personally, with >>>> license sitting in the desk at home, I would give way to a vessel with >>>> gear down and dragging a net. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> On Jul 18, 2017, at 3:28 PM, Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List >>>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> See also Rule 2, and Rule 13. There is no such thing as "right of way" >>>>> except for one specific instance in the inland rules. The fishing vessel >>>>> was in the wrong in this case as described. :-) >>>>> >>>>> Bill Bina >>>>> >>>>>> On 7/18/2017 3:19 PM, JP Mail via CnC-List wrote: >>>>>> Vessel engaged in Fishing is restricted in her ability to move and has >>>>>> the right away over sailing vessel. >>>>>> Yeah, just got the 6 pack license. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jul 18, 2017, at 2:07 PM, David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> We were powered up on a broad reach with a chute heading eastward down >>>>>>> LIS doing about 9 knots with just Lady Di and I. Clear September >>>>>>> weekday so empty waters. And a rare morning sail with great wind from >>>>>>> the right direction. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Fishing dragger with stabilizers down is slowing bearing down on us >>>>>>> from astern. 30 minutes later and he would have run right up our >>>>>>> transom if I did not alter course and risk a roundup in the process >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Prick was on bridge. Wouldnt answer radio. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Some of those commercial guys just have a bad attitude towards us >>>>>>> "yachties" >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Either it's black or white with them...competent or maliciously >>>>>>> incompetent. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 1981 40-2. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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