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Originally Posted by BeaverIslandGuy
SIM has it right. Having been boating here for 40 years, in the last 5 I have taken to a full defensive posture, assuming that any boat that I can see 360 degrees around me that is not heading away from me is a potential issue. I just assume they don't know the rules and give them at least 300 ft and asjust speed accordingly.
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Actually Alton Bay Bob had it right.
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Originally Posted by Alton Bay Bob
I agree. I start out by thinking the other boater will know the rules and follow them. But I am quickly ready to change course. I agree. I start out by thinking the other boater will know the rules and follow them. But I am quickly ready to change course.
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Under normal circumstances, the
stand on vessel SHOULD maintain
course and
speed so that the
give way vessel knows how to adjust. If everyone is "adjusting", it's harder to figure out which way to go. Of course, be prepared to yield to the boneheads who don't know the rules.