Don’t lose sight of the fact that “restricted in the ability to maneuver” is because of the WORK that is being done. So if the rowboat is not dredging, laying cable, or any of the other activities defined in rule 3 it could not be considered restricted.
Rule 2 says he needs to not hit you, and you need to not hit him. And Rule 2 also say that avoiding collision takes precedence over all the other rules. So, since the person in the rowboat, kayak, SUP, or canoe is most likely a clueless duffus, the onus seems to be on us to avoid them. Whatever moral rights we may believe we have. Rick Brass USCG Master 2878278 Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Indigo via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 9:10 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Indigo <ind...@thethomsons.us> Subject: Re: Stus-List Right of way (ROW) discussion As far as I know, speed of vessel plays no part in determining ROW. If it did, a power boat with a displacement hull would be able to claim ROW over one with a planning hull. Maritime attorneys may argue over "restricted in manouverabity" but I think it would be safe to say that if the rower was keeping a good lookout he/she would not put themselves in a
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