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Old 08-15-2011, 06:30 PM   #8
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I had a similar experience with the Millie B off Wolfeboro Neck a few weeks ago.....I'm the Stand-on, he's the Give-way, but I notice he is turned 90degrees facing directly to port to talk with his riders, and is not looking at all where he is going or to his starboard!

I was tempted to get extra close and blast him with the air-horn, but I played nice.
Count me among those that have been involved in a "situation" with the Millie B. Not sure if it is the same captain but the guy driving that day, a couple of years ago, was clueless. I was baffled to see him not give way and break the safe passage law on a few occasions.
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