The only rule I see that might apply is 17(b) -- which says tht the right of way vessel must take measures to avoid collision where action by the burdened vessel alone would be insufficient to avoid collission. Aguably, that rule might apply where a slowly moving kayak is being approached at rapid speed by a runabout or a jet ski. This would have to be determined on a case by case basis. Otherwise, I agree, there is nothing in the rules that in general appears to give paddle powered vessels rights over motorized or sailing vessels. Professor Karl S. Coplan Pace Environmental Litigation Clinic, Inc. 78 North Broadway White Plains, N.Y. 10603 kcoplan_at_genesis.law.pace.edu (914) 422-4343 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Jun 10 1999 - 07:35:32 PDT
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