COLREGS ion the supermarket

[Piers]

I think I may be losing it. When I'm in the supermarket wheeling the trolley that at times is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre, I find myself using COLREGS to avoid other shoppers.

Am I the 'stand on trolley' or 'give way trolley' or 'just off my trolley?

Your advice is welcome.

 

[sailorman]

I think I may be losing it. When I'm in the supermarket wheeling the trolley that at times is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre, I find myself using COLREGS to avoid other shoppers.

Am I the 'stand on trolley' or 'give way trolley' or 'just off my trolley?

Your advice is welcome.

Shouting "STARBOARD Im Racing", usually works

 

[Neil_Y]

Only if you shout water, I use the overlap rule but then I'm normally racing when skippering a supermarket trolley.

 

[Bandit]

I note that generally the male drivers park trolleys when they go off to look for something, the other member of the species tend to abandon said trolley in a narrow aisle opposite an obstruction and glower at you if you have the temerity to move their trolley to gain passage for your trolley.

I blame it on special awareness and familiarity for the surroundings by the females.

 

[VicS]

I note that generally the male drivers park trolleys when they go off to look for something, the other member of the species tend to abandon said trolley in a narrow aisle opposite an obstruction and glower at you if you have the temerity to move their trolley to gain passage for your trolley.

I blame it on special awareness and familiarity for the surroundings by the females.

The trolleys driven by females also have a tendency to gather in small groups, esp in narrow aisles.
I suppose it gives the drivers an opportunity to socialize until the trolleys are ready to move off again

 

[oceanfroggie]

What is a supermarket?

 

[Resolution]

What is a supermarket?

Well done sir!

 

[longjohnsilver]

I think I may be losing it. When I'm in the supermarket wheeling the trolley that at times is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre, I find myself using COLREGS to avoid other shoppers.

Am I the 'stand on trolley' or 'give way trolley' or 'just off my trolley?

Your advice is welcome.

I think you should use sound signals, all you need is a big loud horn. I think you probably know where to source one

 

[DPH]

Do those twonks racing each other in their plastic hand baskets even know the basic rules?

Do they not understand that unless I maintain some forward momentum I loose all steerage from my castors?

I realise we all have to start shopping somewhere but if these tykes want to escape the confines of their local 24x7 then please lean the rules.

 

[sarabande]

If I fill my trolley with beer, is my ability to manoevre constrained by my draught ?

 

[Tender_aft]

I usually run with them and then lift my legs up. This way I get right of way, as I am not under power even though I am going at full speed.

 

[Groot T]

If I fill my trolley with beer, is my ability to manoevre constrained by my draught ?

HA!

But if someone drove into your trolly while constrained by draught, don't be bitter..

I'll get my coat.

 

[Piers]

I think you should use sound signals, all you need is a big loud horn. I think you probably know where to source one

Hmmm. Maybe a 3 phase 95Hz 148dBA would do the trick!

 

[Piers]

Just had someone say 'It's so annoying when they're under way, but not making way, and in my way!'

 

[antlouhay]

At the fish counter getting fish for my commercial business ...... you can all get out of my way!

 

[benjenbav]

At the fish counter getting fish for my commercial business ...... you can all get out of my way!

I'm sorry to say this, but I think that's a bit shellfish.

 

[epervier]

I'm sorry to say this, but I think that's a bit shellfish.

Agreed!

crabby b%£$*&d, although he oyster be used to it and just clam up.