RE: [Paddlewise] USCG response on Rules of the Road

From: Larry Snow <larry.snow_at_deltec.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 11:38:19 -0500
Just keep in mind that the laws of physics (i.e. the law of mass tonnage)
are higher laws than human law (i.e. that "human powered" vessels have right
of way).  Thus if you find yourself in front of a freighter that you cannot
get out of the way of, it should be of great comfort for you to know that it
is the freighter's fault.  This is what is known as being "dead right".

Larry Snow

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Mr. Coplan, vessels operated by oars or paddles always have the right of
way.  It would be extremely difficult to move a "human powered" vessel out
of the way of a speeding vessel.


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