View Single Post
Old 04-12-2013, 07:17 PM   #89
koliver
TF Site Team
 
koliver's Avatar
 
City: Saltspring Island
Vessel Name: Retreat
Vessel Model: C&L 44
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,663
I can't believe some of you guys some times. Not willing to believe the practicing litigator when he explains how it works in reality, but instantly believe the rumor mongers who know nothing about the law but "have heard" how it applies.

As both a lawyer and a member of the RCM-SAR (used to be called the Coast Guard Auxiliary) I will continue to offer whatever assistance I am equipped to offer, including a tow, if it is prudent to do so and requested by someone in difficulty. Most recently I towed a 40 ft sailboat 20 miles from one of our YC outstations to my home marina (not his) as every other boat had already headed home and there was no other way for him to get home, in calm conditions. He and his wife and kids would otherwise have had to call a $ tow. With a bridle and keeping my speed down to his hull speed, all went well. I got home maybe an hour late, but he got home the same day.
koliver is offline   Reply With Quote