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Originally Posted by Observer
Hmm. Then:
That's a particularly worrying statement from a professional seaman. Your attitude appears to be that anyone who makes a mistake, or inteprets the rules differently to you, can 'go hang'.
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Not true. If you read what I said in the context of what I said, then I hope you would understand that what it was not aimed at those who may make a mistake or, make an incorrect decision based on their interpretation of the rules at the critical moment etc. We are all human and we all make mistakes occasionally and sometimes these can be catastrophic. There's a number of times I could look back and say "there but for the grace of God!!!"
My words werre aimed more specifically at those who willingly missinterpret the Rules and/or cannot be bothered to even read them and/or if they do read them, cannot be bothered to try and understand them or seek advice on their meaning. I have personal experience of meeting some people who have got as far as reading "Power gives way to Sail" and stop there - thinking it applies in all situations everywhere (well it does I guess if you understand what "shall not impede the passage or safe passge" terms).
I'm not some kind of facist who thinks that all yotties (incl powerboaters) should be shot (or run over) on sight. But I am very keen to try and raise professional standards amongst the "professional" seagoing community as well as leisure users and consequently get a bot hot under the collar sometimes.
Anyway
Happy sailing
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