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All the deaths in my area are involve fishing boats and pleasure craft. As a sailboat you are the stand-on vessel so you really shouldn't maneuver. They will s
by topbanana 6y ago
All the deaths in my area are involve fishing boats and pleasure craft.
As a sailboat you are the stand-on vessel so you really shouldn't maneuver. They will see you. They can and frequently do make course adjustments to avoid other traffic.
- CalChris 6y agoNo, not in all situations, for instance traffic separation zones and restricted water. https://ptyc.net/wp-content/uploads/Do-Sailing-Vessels-Always-Have-the-Right-of-Way-Over-Ferries-.pdf https://ptyc.net/wp-content/uploads/Do-Sailing-Vessels-Alway... That said, I’ve been yelled at while racing when crossing ferry pilots. I had the right of way and they had the tonnage.
- the_cramer 6y agoWell ferry vessels have special rights, you should be careful. But every big ship will eventually turn, but they'll always scare you. Especially sailors, they don't like sailors...
- mypalmike 6y agoIf you're thinking "I'm the stand on" in your sailboat with regard to a container ship, you've probably missed the opportunity to stay well clear which should have been your guide before getting into that situation.
- topbanana 6y agoThat's how accidents happen. You need to obey Colregs http://www.imo.org/en/About/Conventions/ListOfConventions/Pages/COLREG.aspx http://www.imo.org/en/About/Conventions/ListOfConventions/Pa...