Major Bonehead

Resident 2B · 08-10-2008, 10:10 PM

Saturday was a busy day at the Weirs. I think that a lot of folks decided to come over and see the damage from the washout. I also noticed that the 150' rule was not being adheared to much, if at all, and that few people understand the rules about stand-on and give-way vessels.

I have gotten to the point that unless the give-way vessel demonstrates the willingness to give-way while 300' or so away, I alter course/speed in the interest of safety. I fully realize the stand-on vessel is supposed to maintain course and speed, but when it is busy and the lake is full of inexperienced boaters, you have to think about your personal safety.

I have seen too many times the give-way captain who maintains his course/speed giving the one-finger-salute to the stand-on vessel. These folks seem to want to let everyone know their boating IQ is 1.

R2B

08-10-2008, 10:10 PM	#4
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 998 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	Busy Saturday at the Weirs Saturday was a busy day at the Weirs. I think that a lot of folks decided to come over and see the damage from the washout. I also noticed that the 150' rule was not being adheared to much, if at all, and that few people understand the rules about stand-on and give-way vessels. I have gotten to the point that unless the give-way vessel demonstrates the willingness to give-way while 300' or so away, I alter course/speed in the interest of safety. I fully realize the stand-on vessel is supposed to maintain course and speed, but when it is busy and the lake is full of inexperienced boaters, you have to think about your personal safety. I have seen too many times the give-way captain who maintains his course/speed giving the one-finger-salute to the stand-on vessel. These folks seem to want to let everyone know their boating IQ is 1. R2B