We averted a disaster today

[CRJR45]

Just a follow up-
I had to go to West Marine for a battery charger and the Auxiliary Coast Guard had two guys trying to sign people up for a captain course .

Just for shots and giggles I struck a conversation and explained what had happened Sunday .
Both said the same thing , the other guy was at fault , he has an obligation to conduct his boat in a safe manner and be aware of his surroundings.
They also said blowing a horn is useless usually because it just causes confusion, even though by rights I should have.


That said , either way , it was too close and just emphasizes what was said above , always anticipating the other guy to do the dumbest thing possible and be ready for it .

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

 

[noharleyyet]

Just a follow up-
I had to go to West Marine for a battery charger and the Auxiliary Coast Guard had two guys trying to sign people up for a captain course .

Just for shots and giggles I struck a conversation and explained what had happened Sunday .
Both said the same thing , the other guy was at fault , he has an obligation to conduct his boat in a safe manner and be aware of his surroundings.
They also said blowing a horn is useless usually because it just causes confusion, even though by rights I should have.


That said , either way , it was too close and just emphasizes what was said above , always anticipating the other guy to do the dumbest thing possible and be ready for it .

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

I've PM'd @bellygrace69 to get my 20 seconds back from reading your lack of nautical protocol thread...

 

[CRJR45]

I've PM'd @bellygrace69 to get my 20 seconds back from reading your lack of nautical protocol thread...

You have to pay in Bitcoin , but good luck !

 

[Gut Shot]

Shit happens and everyone makes mistakes. No one was hurt and nothing was damaged. Shrug it off and move on.

My dad was coming up on a canoe once, he didn't see it/wasn't paying attention. Us kids warned him and he swerved off and apologized. Not much more you can do.

 

[brownbear932008]

Had a very similar incident a month or so ago. Lady on a pontoon did the same thing with two boats over taking them. I maneuvered to her right side and the other boat powered down behind me. Her husband was giving her a good lashing as he looked after she made her turn.