[Paddlewise] Rules of the road

I believe that most of the posts concerning the nautical rules of the
road are incorrect.

Several years ago I researched this for rowed craft.  The rules apply to
"vessels" but the definition of that term does not include human-powered
craft.  This is quite problematic because most boater do not know about
this gap and the ones who know the rules and are who not inebriated
(about 2% I figure) might apply them to everyone's detriment.

This is less of a problem for paddlers -- who move at 3 knots -- than it
is for rowers -- who can zip along at 12 knots.  When paddling and
concerned about a larger boat, I just stop until the danger passes.

Ken Cooperstein


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