On Wed, 11 Aug 2004 20:15:03 GMT, something compelled "Calif
Bill" , to say:


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Nobody mentioned jetskis.

Some places have outlawed jetskis. I don't think they should be
prohibited, but I do think we ought to be allowed to shoot at
them.

And nobody mentioned sailboats. They may be quiet, but their tendency (is) to
think that they own the water, and can make a 90 degree turn in front of a
power boat, whether the powerboat is doing a loud 60 or a quiet 25.

If the sail boat is beating against the wind, you can expect
these turns, especially if the sailboat in question is about to
run out of water. But, much like a pedestrian has the right of
way in a crosswalk, it's not always a good idea to step out into
traffic. Creating a dangerous situation is *not* a provision of
the rules of the road, and the overtaken boat is required to
maintain course and speed until the situation is resolved.