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Old 12-01-2009, 07:04 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by BroadHopper View Post
Good job OCD. Forgot about the 3 blasts. Can't recall if they are short or long. It's been decades since I have taken the Power Squadron course. I travel the intercoastal a few time and the general consensus is that the commercial vessels have the right of way. Can't recall if it is common courtesy or the rule.

Looks like I should go back to school before heading down to the Keys.
Yes Please do not quote me on the three short blasts. That may be to inform that you are over taking. It may be three long blasts (actually I think it is the long blasts to signal danger or make way etc)
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