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BeachBum[_2_]

On 8/20/2011 10:25 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:56:32 -0400, Wayne B
wrote:

On Sat, 20 Aug 2011 16:33:32 -0400, wrote:

The boat taking the
video was burdened and should have given one short blast to signal the
intent and turned to starboard to pass on the right of the privileged
vessel in his danger zone

Better to slow down if there is time, all the way zero if necessary.
It's very difficult for a boat doing zero knots to be apportioned any
significant part of the blame. Turning to starboard is also
appropriate if it avoids collision.

I would think it wouldn't be that difficult. The boat is moving and is
being trailed by another boat. The boat ahead has the right of way,
since you can't run into the back of it (assuming several things like
restrictions, in channels, etc.). The boat in front stops. Some blame
could be assigned to that boat.

Doubt it.