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MJM · 07-20-2010, 10:16 AM

I was of the mindset that things were getting better....until this past weekend, that is!
THREE different Capt Boneheads ignoring what I consider to be a very basic rule - who is stand-on and who is give-way.

#1 was off Sewall Point. I was to his starboard, so therefore I have R.O.W. He did yield, but came within maybe 25ft of my stern as I crossed his would-be path. Annoying, but at least he yielded, I suppose.

#2 was near the entrance to Minge Cove. Again, I was to his starboard. He never so much as touched his throttle or course. Absolutely would've been a t-bone collision had I not slowed. I blew my airhorn and got a look of "what's your problem??" from Capt Bonehead.

#3 Was near Parker Island. I have no idea whether this guy knows the rules or not, BECAUSE HE NEVER SAW ME!!! I saw him/our pending intersection a good 3-4 minutes out. Watching....watching...closer...closer....I throttle back....all I can see is Bonehead's BACK. He is standing, right hand draped over the wheel, completely facing his passengers! I really don't think he ever knew I was there...he was chatting away, pointing out things on shore, etc., completely oblivious to what was happening ahead/to starboard of him.

Sigh.

07-20-2010, 10:16 AM	#2
MJM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 11 Posts	I was of the mindset that things were getting better....until this past weekend, that is! THREE different Capt Boneheads ignoring what I consider to be a very basic rule - who is stand-on and who is give-way. #1 was off Sewall Point. I was to his starboard, so therefore I have R.O.W. He did yield, but came within maybe 25ft of my stern as I crossed his would-be path. Annoying, but at least he yielded, I suppose. #2 was near the entrance to Minge Cove. Again, I was to his starboard. He never so much as touched his throttle or course. Absolutely would've been a t-bone collision had I not slowed. I blew my airhorn and got a look of "what's your problem??" from Capt Bonehead. #3 Was near Parker Island. I have no idea whether this guy knows the rules or not, BECAUSE HE NEVER SAW ME!!! I saw him/our pending intersection a good 3-4 minutes out. Watching....watching...closer...closer....I throttle back....all I can see is Bonehead's BACK. He is standing, right hand draped over the wheel, completely facing his passengers! I really don't think he ever knew I was there...he was chatting away, pointing out things on shore, etc., completely oblivious to what was happening ahead/to starboard of him. Sigh.