Stand-on and give-way in crossing

Dave R · 06-18-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by NH_boater

7 out of 10 may ignore them, but I think that ratio is much smaller. The problem, IMO, is not ignorance but an attitude of self-importance and self-centeredness.

I think the ratio is like 5 out of 100 that don't follow this rule. The majority of boat operators I cross paths with seem to know what to do and do it. I will say though that many slow down to give way because they didn't react early enough. I hate wasting gas like that...

IMO, the problem is so rare now that when it does occur, it really stands out now. 10 years ago, it was quite a bit worse.

Chaselady · 06-18-2014, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

I think the ratio is like 5 out of 100 that don't follow this rule. The majority of boat operators I cross paths with seem to know what to do and do it. I will say though that many slow down to give way because they didn't react early enough. I hate wasting gas like that...

IMO, the problem is so rare now that when it does occur, it really stands out now. 10 years ago, it was quite a bit worse.

I completely disagree. I think the boaters in the past 10 years have completely
Lost the ability to follow the rules.

tis · 06-19-2014, 07:23 AM

I agree with you Chaselady. I think in the last ten years boat drivers have gotten worse, not just on the stand on but all rules.

dpg · 06-19-2014, 09:36 AM

OK I guess I need to "stand down" (punn intended) on this topic. Like I said I have no idea what boat is supposed to and also didn't know it's as basic as a red/green light is to driving. I will however tend to disagree about it's simplicity. I'd (almost) guarantee if you stood at a public launch site and asked 100 random boaters of all ages a MINIMUM of 40% would not know and no I'm not about to try it

Just for !@#$ kicks I'm going to ask my kid tonight, he took the course last year.

brk-lnt · 06-19-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg

O and also didn't know it's as basic as a red/green light is to driving.

In fact, it's exactly like driving. Obviously you won't tend to see the lights on a boat during the day, but they are there.

If you are approaching another boat and you see a green bow light, you have the right of way. If you see a red bow light, you are the give-way vessel.

Orion · 06-23-2014, 08:31 AM

The way I remember it is the fact that your piloting your boat from the right side (except center consoles, of course) and, you can see other boats better on your side of the boat, so you need to give way to them.

Greene's Basin Girl · 06-23-2014, 01:29 PM

The boat on your "RIGHT" has the "RIGHT" of way. Very simple to remember!

Weekend Pundit · 06-23-2014, 08:33 PM

Famous last words.

I have to agree that while the regs are quite specific, too many of the boaters out there these days are either Captain Boneheads or just totally effin' clueless. Sometimes they're one in the same. I err on the side of caution when dealing with these 'people'.

On weekends is when we see them the most, which is why most of my boating is during the week, particularly after work. (I find an hour out on the lake after work is just as calming as a couple of beers, but without the bad side effects. My wife says she can always tell when I've just come off the lake: I'm always calm, cool, and laid back.)

dpg · 06-24-2014, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Green's Basin Girl

The boat on your "RIGHT" has the "RIGHT" of way. Very simple to remember!

That's the ticket I like that one...

ITD · 06-24-2014, 07:03 AM

"Here lies the body of Johnny O'Day
Who died Preserving His Right of Way.

He was Right, Dead Right, as he sailed along
But he's just as dead as if he'd been wrong"

quoted by Eric Hiscock in "Cruising Under Sail", Oxford University Press, 1st edn, 1950.

(Lifted from another forum....)

Senter Cove Guy · 06-26-2014, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

...Just for !@#$ kicks I'm going to ask my kid tonight, he took the course last year.

Did he get it right?

06-23-2014, 08:31 AM	#6
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	Simple guide... The way I remember it is the fact that your piloting your boat from the right side (except center consoles, of course) and, you can see other boats better on your side of the boat, so you need to give way to them.

06-23-2014, 08:33 PM	#8
Weekend Pundit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gilford Posts: 354 Thanks: 26 Thanked 70 Times in 43 Posts	"But I had the right of way!" Famous last words. I have to agree that while the regs are quite specific, too many of the boaters out there these days are either Captain Boneheads or just totally effin' clueless. Sometimes they're one in the same. I err on the side of caution when dealing with these 'people'. On weekends is when we see them the most, which is why most of my boating is during the week, particularly after work. (I find an hour out on the lake after work is just as calming as a couple of beers, but without the bad side effects. My wife says she can always tell when I've just come off the lake: I'm always calm, cool, and laid back.)

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06-19-2014, 07:23 AM	#3
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,821 Thanks: 759 Thanked 1,472 Times in 1,027 Posts	I agree with you Chaselady. I think in the last ten years boat drivers have gotten worse, not just on the stand on but all rules.

06-19-2014, 09:36 AM	#4
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,618 Thanks: 157 Thanked 235 Times in 172 Posts	OK I guess I need to "stand down" (punn intended) on this topic. Like I said I have no idea what boat is supposed to and also didn't know it's as basic as a red/green light is to driving. I will however tend to disagree about it's simplicity. I'd (almost) guarantee if you stood at a public launch site and asked 100 random boaters of all ages a MINIMUM of 40% would not know and no I'm not about to try it Just for !@#$ kicks I'm going to ask my kid tonight, he took the course last year.

06-23-2014, 01:29 PM	#7
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	The boat on your "RIGHT" has the "RIGHT" of way. Very simple to remember!

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06-24-2014, 07:03 AM	#10
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,939 Thanks: 481 Thanked 695 Times in 390 Posts	"Here lies the body of Johnny O'Day Who died Preserving His Right of Way. He was Right, Dead Right, as he sailed along But he's just as dead as if he'd been wrong" quoted by Eric Hiscock in "Cruising Under Sail", Oxford University Press, 1st edn, 1950. (Lifted from another forum....)