Rules of the Road

[Poncho]

Had a similar expirience last Thursday. I had my parents out fluke fishing. We were drifting and a fleet of big expensive sail boat proceeded to come with in 50 feet of us. They had Plenty of time and room to turn not another boat around me. I just threw my hands up at them and told them that they could see me from a mile away why is it nesasary to buzz me. All put there noses up at me like I was a peasent. One guy yelled back that smaller vessel gives way. Am I wrong? Or are they?
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[BFThunter]

Originally Posted by Poncho

Had a similar expirience last Thursday. I had my parents out fluke fishing. We were drifting and a fleet of big expensive sail boat proceeded to come with in 50 feet of us. They had Plenty of time and room to turn not another boat around me. I just threw my hands up at them and told them that they could see me from a mile away why is it nesasary to buzz me. All put there noses up at me like I was a peasent. One guy yelled back that smaller vessel gives way. Am I wrong? Or are they?
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If you are drifting and not under power, and they are under sail while not constrained by draft, I believe they have to give way to you.