[Rhodes22-list] Oops

[Rick]

Yes, the US Navigation Rules include the basics of the RRS giving starboard
tack rights over port tack and the leeward boat rights over windward.  But
the typical magistrate doesn't know starboard tack from broccoli.  A
magistrate is more likely to pass judgement based on the extensive Action
to Avoid Collision navigation rule that requires boats to maintain a safe
distance well beyond the imagination of the RRS.

On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 8:36 PM, Hank <hnw555 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Rick,
>
> Those are coast guard rules and apply to all traffic, not just racing.
>
> Hank
> On Jun 4, 2012 8:24 PM, "Rick" <sloopblueheron at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > That's too bad, Lee.
> >
> > Unless the two boats agreed to race beforehand, the right-of-way racing
> > rules won't be used to determine fault.  It will mostly be a question of
> > who ran into whom.  From your pictures, I'd say you have the advantage
> > there.  Plus if the other boat changed course toward you to say "hi", he
> > may also be at fault for being reckless.
> >
> > It looks like you'll be using that hammock more than you intended this
> > summer.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 2:55 PM, Leland <LKUHN at cnmc.org> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > It takes two skilled sailboat captains to hit each other out in the
> > middle
> > > of
> > > nowhere.
> > >
> > > Since we were the only boats around I thought he was just coming my way
> > to
> > > say "hi."  By the time I realized he was getting uncomfortably close it
> > was
> > > too late give way off the wind for fear he would also.  I was on the
> > > starboard tack which helps with the DNR police and insurance, but that
> > > doesn't make me feel any less stupid; or sad.
> > >
> > > The bow of his Sabre28 hit the rubrail and cracked my hull and deck.
>  His
> > > boat road up on my deck and as he slid off his anchor (stored on his
> bow)
> > > pulled one of my inside shrouds out of the chainplate/fiberglass and
> > > snapped
> > > the other one in two.  The poptop mast connection broke and some of my
> > > electronics quit working.
> > >
> > > Fortunately no one was hurt, and hey if it's totaled I may get a
> > > downpayment
> > > on a new boat. :)
> > >
> > > http://old.nabble.com/file/p33959863/IMG_1345.JPG IMG_1345.JPG
> > >
> > > http://old.nabble.com/file/p33959863/IMG_1340.JPG IMG_1340.JPG
> > >
> > > http://old.nabble.com/file/p33959863/IMG_1338.JPG IMG_1338.JPG
> > >
> > > http://old.nabble.com/file/p33959863/IMG_1344.JPG IMG_1344.JPG
> > >
> > > http://old.nabble.com/file/p33959863/IMG_1331.JPG IMG_1331.JPG
> > >
> > > Lee
> > > 1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
> > > In excellent condition!  Ready to sail!  Make an offer before it's too
> > > late!
> > > Kent Island, MD
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