davierobb
Active member
After all the Colregs discussions, regarding altering course to port and hence crossing ahead of oncoming vessels, it now looks like the RYA is taking a common sense approach to the problem.
Quote by James Stevens RYA Training Manager and taken from this July’s PBO.
“... henceforth yachts must take every step to avoid ships, even if this meant not following the Colregs”
Given James’s involvement in the Ouzo enquiry, has anyone changed their views on altering course to port?
For the record, I’ve never seen any problem with this so long as its done <u>well</u> in advance and <u>long</u> before any danger of collision exists.
Quote by James Stevens RYA Training Manager and taken from this July’s PBO.
“... henceforth yachts must take every step to avoid ships, even if this meant not following the Colregs”
Given James’s involvement in the Ouzo enquiry, has anyone changed their views on altering course to port?
For the record, I’ve never seen any problem with this so long as its done <u>well</u> in advance and <u>long</u> before any danger of collision exists.