The problem in my local area is kayak and SUP rentals, where the renters
of the kayaks are completely oblivious to any rules, or their immediate
surroundings. I can be motoring in my dinghy in the same direction as a
pack of them and they will suddenly, and sharply, veer directly across
my bow without any warning, or even a slight turn of their head. I'm
quite sure they could hear me coming if they were even slightly paying
attention. I have come very close to running them over through no fault
of my own. They tend to be in groups, so if one cuts in front of me, I
may have to run over their friends to avoid them. This is not a rare
occurrence. Sooner or later, one of these idiots will be run over, and
then everyone will have a seizure over it, and start proposing all sorts
of bad laws. Bad for US.
Bill Bina
On 6/8/2016 8:18 AM, jhnelson via CnC-List wrote:
I suggest that row boats ate power vessels where the "vessel propelled
by machinery" is oars.
Then rule 18 becomes quite clear.
Regardless, rule 18 is likely to apply as a paddle boarder is likely
in an area of shallow water where navigation is limited by draught.
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