Posted on 04/29/2012 9:48:12 AM PDT by BenLurkin
When I was an officer in the Navy, we followed what my Captain called the “steel, wood, fiberglass” rule. We were steel and the top of the chain and the concept is based on the “Rule of Gross Tonnage”. I was on a submarine and when we came into port we were pretty much limited to the channel. Many pleasure boats would come over to take a look and there was no way we could maneuver even if we wanted to.
Another thing is that I don’t see the crew wearing any life vests. That usually is required at all times on deck in a race.
Generally true, but not if the other vessel is constrained by maneuverability or draft. Anyway, if a sailboat is struck by a freighter, the sailors will be lucky to survive to make their case in maritime court.
Lots of very large cruise ships in those waters. Could make a mess of a small sailing vessel.
Maybe not, but I know that there are three sailors dead due to a collision with commercial shipping, and the commercial vessel didn’t stop.
The yacht in question had a radar reflector, by the way.
Maybe not, but I know that there are three sailors dead due to a collision with commercial shipping, and the commercial vessel didn’t stop.
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