cappy208
Guru
Regarding commercial traffic, when inshore often calling them on channel 13 will often elicit a response. Or 16. I believe the phrase is: "Using all available means to avoid collision."
There is an European thought that NOT using the radio and just using whistle signals is the more preferred way to go. BUT I believe using each and every means to avoid collision is best.
Mark: Were you still concerned after he pulled 'way' left? If so, why. Or why not?
Hawgwash: You are correct about wondering intentions. It seems as yachts turn 'seemingly' away or to follow the rules, they then dart back directly in front. One must always keep on top of the windows.
A tug hit (sunk) a fishing boat last week off Cape May The fishing boat was on autopilot, all three crew on back deck culling catch, and nobody looking where they were going... thunk., sunk., liferaft. all saved. It is suspected that the autopilot was linked to the plotter, as it did a rapid course change just before impact, while all 3 crew were still on back deck.
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/...cle_bfe95984-0e3c-11e6-990d-f3a15162fbd5.html
There is an European thought that NOT using the radio and just using whistle signals is the more preferred way to go. BUT I believe using each and every means to avoid collision is best.
Mark: Were you still concerned after he pulled 'way' left? If so, why. Or why not?
Hawgwash: You are correct about wondering intentions. It seems as yachts turn 'seemingly' away or to follow the rules, they then dart back directly in front. One must always keep on top of the windows.
A tug hit (sunk) a fishing boat last week off Cape May The fishing boat was on autopilot, all three crew on back deck culling catch, and nobody looking where they were going... thunk., sunk., liferaft. all saved. It is suspected that the autopilot was linked to the plotter, as it did a rapid course change just before impact, while all 3 crew were still on back deck.
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/...cle_bfe95984-0e3c-11e6-990d-f3a15162fbd5.html