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Originally Posted by WeirsBeachBoater
I often give way to slower boats, even when I am definitely by the book a stand on vessel. It comes down to common sense and courtesy. So in that context RG should have been avoided by the faster boat. Even if he was by definition the give way vessel. But as it has been noted, that is what the lake is lacking, common sense and courtesy.
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We are now keeping our boat down in Smith's Cove, and the area right out in front of the Marine Patrol in Glendale bay, over to Governor's, out to Timber - Round - Welch's, and down toward Ellacoya, on a moderately busy day becomes a Right of Way nightmare, and I agree with WBB, there are times when it is easier, and probably safer to yield to the other boater and make your intentions known. It is amazing how a pointing to the boat, and then a friendly directional wave to let them know you are letting them continue, followed by a friendly wave hello - goodbye makes for better boating. The title two wrongs may be a little strong, perhaps lapses in judgement followed by a smidgen of temper
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And ITD...as a former air traffic controller, I learned early on that pilots could apply their right of way over other airplanes right up to the point of impact
!!!! Boating is the same way. Hopefully a lesson learned will benefit all.