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Originally Posted by Descant
I think we've had this discussion before. I understand your point. My point is that in many cases a small alteration in course will totally avoid the stand on/give way situation ever arising. For example, I am in the give way position with another vessel coming across my course. If I change my course (yes, I'm really giving way) I will pass behind the privileged vessel and nobody approaches where there is any situation that needs further definition. I think most of the discussions here relate to smaller, faster boats who are not planning ahead, or as in the OP, a misunderstanding of the rules.
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Yes, so you agree with Dave R. You just described what Dave said in his post. You said you as give way vessel altered course. That is what Dave said and is what give way vessel is suppose to do.