COLREGS

[zefender]

Do they matter and what are they?

Also, what does NM mean?

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[Nickel]

NM = nautical mile - the required separation distance between two people arguing over a different interpretation of the Colregs. It also equates to No Message which strangely enough is also the distance between two people arguing about a different interpretation of the Colregs.

I reckon the Colregs only matter in two easily defined situations: 1. Hitting something and 2. Not hitting something.

Apart from that pretty pointless really.

As to what they are: They are the distance between two people arguing over different interpretations of the Colregs.

<hr width=100% size=1>Nickel

Being paranoid simply means - having all the facts.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Also

Nigel Mansell

Who is a bit of an expert on collisions

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[zefender]

Thanks for the clarification which is helpfulish. But are the two people argueing called Colin and Reginald or doesn't it matter (very much)? There's a Colin in the Office. Should I hit him?

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[piscosour]

re "There's a Colin in the Office. Should I hit him? "

Yes! but only if you approach him from his starboard side, otherwise he may get standoffish about it.


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[BlueSkyNick]

Had a good Friday lunch, have we? /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

<hr width=100% size=1>There is no such thing as reality, only different people's perceptions of a situation.

 

[zefender]

Haven't had the Christmas one yet - gimme time

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[BlueSkyNick]

/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif I will take that as a Yes, then!

<hr width=100% size=1>There is no such thing as reality, only different people's perceptions of a situation.

 

[Evadne]

That only applies if you are under control. Otherwise you can hoist two black balls and if you hit him, it's his fault. I did try this but I don't have two black balls.

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[Phoenix of Hamble]

Could you please let us know if Colin follows the correct procedures, and reports you afterwards to the Local authorities?

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[BlueSkyNick]

'Fraid you have replied to the wrong post, NAS. There are no Colin's in my office - quite a few other prats, though.

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[Phoenix of Hamble]

Damn.... is there anyone that looks like Colin?

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[jimi]

Just hit the one one on the left anyway, you're on his starboard so you've right cross rights!

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[zefender]

Ok, he's got two black balls now. There's a bloke been standing around the photocopier for ages. Dunno what he's up to. Shall I whack him 5 times so he makes his intentions clear?

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[Rowana]

Re: Also

Not with that bloody great motor boat of his, I hope.

Remind me to keep WELL out of his way just in case . . .

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[Evadne]

I think if you produce two short farts and one long one you can pass him to port. Unless he is racing, in which case he may get abusive for leaving him in your disturbed wind.

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[tcm]

Re: Hitting col or reg

You should stand about i think, and if colin (or reginald) hits your stanchions, then there's definitely a risk of collison, and of course then they've hit you, and the rules don't say you can't punch them after that, so it's okay.

If someone hits your boat ever, best thing is to point to the middle cleats and refer to them as "rowlocks", which means you are always ok.



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[zefender]

Re: Hitting col or reg

And if he hits me near the pointy bit should I say "bowlocks"?

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[piscosour]

I think that is allowed as long as you stay down wind of him. But make sure you keep a proper look out at all times.

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[Phoenix of Hamble]

Can you ask him if he can run off a few copies of the MCA incident reporting form before you hit him?... they'll probably be useful....

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