I posted this in several forums, and in one it was pointed out to me there
was an error in my post. In USCG regulated waters you are supposed to
overtake on the right and give a blast on the horn before overtaking. My
mistake in saying the person was overtaking on the wrong side except I think
in inland waters where traffic is counter clockwise you are supposed to
overtake on the left. I'm not 100% certain on this since most folks
overtake and pass on the left around here. Its been over 20 years since I
took my USCG Aux small craft certification. I suppose we could all use a
refresher course.

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"SimRacer" wrote in message
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"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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snip a needed PSA --

I agree too Bob, and I don't even fish in tournaments, yet.

I do know that the couple of clubs I've looked into around here have
steadfast rules: Lights on at blast off, or no blast off.

Now, beyond the ramp/marina, I guess it is up to the boater's best
judgement, but at least the clubs I've looked into do that much. How hard
is
it really, to plug in a couple of lamp posts and flip a switch? A lot
easier
than telling your partner's (or competitor's) widow what happened if I had
to guess...

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