natural selection was the rule used
A very efficient rule. Seems consistent with the idea of Conservation of Energy.
Feels like the CG reaction may have included a “Teaching Moment” for boaters in the Delta. Summer is coming.
Nice that the Reg is both clear and vague.
Clear: “
Every vessel shall at all time maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate...”
Vague: “...in the
prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.“
Like jon says: “for the required bow look out there would be no blind spot.” With a narrow channel, pleasure boats in the channel, heading into the sun, a prudent action by a captain is to post a bow look-out with a radio to report back to the bridge.
Up here in the Puget Sound the ships transit the northern section often at the same speed they have cruised the open ocean. 15-20 knots in not unusual. They cruise within the TSS (Traffic Separation Scheme) under the monitoring and control of VTSPS (Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound). This is an international effort that affects all vessels sailing the waters of the Puget Sound.
The purpose of Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound is to facilitate the safe, secure and efficient transit of vessel traffic to assist in the prevention of collisions or groundings that could cost lives, property damage, or subject the pristine waters of the Salish Sea to environmental harm.
All boaters are required to be knowledgable of this rules governing the transit of vessels in the area.
Thanks Dave. A good reminder of the risks for all boaters as we begin our cruising activities for the 2020 season.