actually ... this is a debated topic and I've always been told, going back to my lessons back in the '70s, to give way and stay out of the way of human powered vessels. however the regulations see human powered boats has power boats and therefore more maneuverable than a large vessel (ie, boat with limited mobility or in a channel) and a sailboat (with motor off). however, a captain is required, regardless of right of way, to avoid a collision. now - it is up to you if you wish to 'press the point' with a bunch of big dudes! :: Dave Scobie :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - https://m17-375.com/ <http://www.m17-375.webs.com> :: Truck camper - https://truckpopupcamper.wordpress.com/ :: Ramblings - https://scoobsramblings.wordpress.com/ :: former M15 owner #288 - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-name-scred On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 11:21 AM, thomaspbuzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
If they were approaching from your starboard they do
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device -------- Original message --------From: Jim Sadler < jimsadler@jascopacific.com> Date: 3/16/18 12:13 PM (GMT-06:00) To: 'For and about Montgomery Sailboats' <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Right of way Montgomery 15 at Hawaiian outrigger canoe Aloha skippers
Last evening I found myself underway on a starboard tack and a collison course with a outrigger canoe powered by 6 or 7 big Hawaiian boys.
Who has the right of way?
Captain Jim Sadler
Skipper sailing vessel Pelican M15