Speaking of black balls. We were in the middle Long Island Sound years ago when I see a large tanker heading my way. So being a good dubie I alter my course to avoid them. I look back at the tanker at it appears to have altered its course too...right back onto a collision course!
Woah. So I change again. So does the ship. Must have happened a half dozen times! I'm thinking is this a maritime version of the movie "Duel"? Finally get close enough to get the binocs on her to get a name. Didn't get the name but I did see the black ball. Felt like a bit of an idiot... David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 (cell) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:59:07 -0400 Subject: Re: Stus-List Electrical Question From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com CC: dziedzi...@hotmail.com Rick, you do (so triple points for you (each point can be converted to a drink of your choice when visiting on my boat)). Though, I should have said that professionals should not apply (;-). I don’t have the day shapes either, but I have to say that a long while ago I used to sail on a boat that regularly displayed the black ball when anchoring. And we used to carry both the black ball and the black cone. However, I don’t remember ever displaying the inverted cone. And I don’t think I ever saw an inverted cone displayed. Marek Ottawa, ON From: Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 22:56 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rick Brass Subject: Re: Stus-List Electrical Question So I get extra credit for knowing it’s a black ball, and double for knowing it’s an inverted cone? No, wait,, you don’t need to send anything. The USCG already gave me my Masters’ License for knowing this sort of minutia. And, no, I don’t have any day shapes aboard any of my boats – including the charter schooner I run. And the USCG has never asked. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List Sent: Monday, September 12, 2016 12:41 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Marek Dziedzic <dziedzi...@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Electrical Question Of course we all are guilty of not following the rules (e.g. raise hand who regularly displays a day shape when anchoring (for extra points, who knows what the day shape for anchoring is), or worse yet – who regularly (or even occasionally) displays the day shape that is required for a sailing vessel under auxiliary power? (double points if you know what that one is without looking up)). Marek _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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