Tuna Partners

[Fish On]

Forgive me for not painting this picture accurately. I did not slow down until I felt that we were getting way too close. If we both did nothing we would have without doubt collided. He was already too far ahead (past my long lines) to be considering going behind me. He was going about 2 knots faster than I was before I started to slow down. Only when I felt I had to do something to avoid a collision did I begin to slow down and potentially to turn left though I never got a chance to do the latter. The only thing I can think of that he was thinking is that we were simply approaching each other at the same speed and with him being on the right having the right of way. And then not thinking that I took action soon enough decided to penalize me with malicious destruction of my property.

[MakoMike]

FO,
You said he was overtaking you at a 30 degree angle, in that case he does not have the row, he is the burdened vessel in an overtaking situation and its up to him to take wahtever action is necessary until he is safely passed. OTOH if he was anywhere from two point aft of the starboard beam to bow on, he had the ROW and you had to take the evasive action. Either way there is nothing in the ROR that prevents him from passing close astern, but that is a matter of common courtesy. If I had to guess, based solely on what you said, I would guess that you were the burdened vessel and he got pissed when you didn't give way so he decided to run over your lines. Nothing you can do about it.

[Homerun04]

You guys blow me away with your knowledge....makes me feel like I am a hazzard out there with my totally limited knowledge.....

[Fish On]

Thanks MM that certainly helps. So two points aft of the starboard beam means he would be approaching me at approximately 65 degrees. It could have been a little greater than 30 degrees but by no means anywhere near two points aft of the starboard beam. If he was in fact commercial then he must have understood his angle of approach and what it meant in terms of right of way. The only remaining issue then could be that he felt maybe that I was going faster than him, but I can't see how. At least this helps me to understand better what may have been going through his mind.

As far as going over my lines, this was absolutley no doubt intentional and malicious. As my reels screamed, I blew my horn only to see him stare back at me as to say, "see what you get" and just keep going. I find it hard to believe that there is no law against intentional destruction of someone's property in this fashion. I trust your knowledge as you certainly seem to know what you are talking about, so are you saying that anyone can intentionally steam over others' trolling lines and not be responsible? I would have expected that if I ever did this, even accidentally, that I would at least be responsible for the damage, but to do it intentionally to me would seem to be a crime.

Thanks for helping me to understand the situation better. Right of way or not I'll be moving much sooner and faster the next time around.

[bluefin22]

So anyone heading out this weekend looking for the tuna bite?? I have finally talked some of my friends into comming down to Block Island. I am not to familar with the SBFT bite down there. My plans are to head out and pick up some stripers near block then head out a little farther offshore to see if I can troll up/cast to a school. Just looking for a report to where they may be.
If any of you gonna be out there try to give me call. I go by INSTIGATOR. ch 66 68. or PM me and we can get into more details. Hope to see some of ya out there

Steve

[Fish On]

I'm gonna give it another try but I'm heading out of the Merrimack over to Jeffries. Good luck!

Anhyone else doing Jeffries? I'l be monitoring 16. Give me a hail and switch to 68.

[Homerun04]

Am I missing something....?? Aren't the seas supposed to be wicked rough this weekend..??