Re: [Paddlewise] whaling rules of the road

Julio MacWilliams wrote:
> 
> The rules of the road say that a kayak has the right of way
> over a whaling boat, do they not?
> 
> If me and my fellow paddlers are there with our baidarkas performing
> traditional whaling with our harpoons, and the Makah whaling machine
> shows up, who has to move out of the way?

Based on George's definition of a hunt, if you are in possession of a
harpoon and you are closer to the whale then they are, you are hunting
and therefore by law must not be disturbed. Is that right?

Steve

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