Who's on the hook?

[Cindy]

Go Justin!

I'm new to sailing but have more than 20 years experience as a paralegal. Justin is one of the few to seem to have a grasp on the courtroom, etc. More boaters like Justin will equate to safer boating, less crowded courtrooms and lower insurance premiums.

 

[Steve Dion]

Good Luck Justin!

Justin:This is a major hurdle in your career, wishing you the best of luck. Hope it is YOUR day!

 

[Al Miegel]

If it's really tight offer to raft

Depends on the situation but I usually have good enough ground tackle for my boat and more. Unless they're selling religion, I'll sleep better and so will they. Neighborly thing to do.

 

[Jeff Smithwick]

Size up the situation

All situations have a special curcumstance. Recently we anchored to watch fireworks. Many boats filled the open space. As night fell, and more boaters arrived late it got tight. My experience that night showed that many people have little idea about shifts in wind and swing space. I would ask the captain to re-evaluate their position. If a storm is brewing, well the immediate situation may offer rafting or pick up and move myself if I find an unwilling captain. Most of time I find the captain resonable and accomodating.

 

[SailboatOwners.com]

Final results

Final results for the Quick Quiz ending 8/4/2002:If another boat anchors too close, or upwind with too little scope I would:66% Politely suggest they move15% Put out fenders12% Claim your 'first anchorage' rights and demand they move 07% Keep quiet and hope for the best

 

[Bill Boyd]

Go away other O'day

I let them know they are at risk of a major lawsuit and ask the name of their insurer,get the registration numbers of the boat and inform the local harbor master and coast gaurd.I advise them that I have always wanted the same boat that they own and that I considered this a perfect opportunity to get one.Hopefully by this time they get the hint.If not, I suggest that they contact the harbor master about alternate anchorages or moorings.I suggest they get a tide table so they can anticipate what will happen to thier boat and advise them to maintain watch 24/7.I put out bumpers and let them know that there have been several boats that have dragged anchors in the previous days and that they have ended up high and dry on the rocks over by the entrance to the harbor.I ask them if they have listened to the weather radio about the wind patterns over night.I ask them if they have another anchor they could setif need be.If they insist on staying I get ready for a long night and ask them to leave there radio on and decide exactly what to do after the sun goes down should something happen,and include them (if we are still on speaking terms)in the discussion.I consider moving if all else fails.I have found that most boaters sail and power are usually very concerned and will listen to resonable suggestions if they can be made to see the danger.what else can the prudent mariner do?

 

[Mark]

I'd move just to avoid listening to all that

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[Bob Newton]

Move Out

Go over in the dingy and demand that the late comer move to another spot. There is a real intimidation factor established at that point, If something happens the late comer is on notice that he will be responsible.