GL: whistle signals - Say What??

[John & Judy Gill]

Phil is correct in both regards - Ask the Tow Boat which side of HIS  
RIG he wants you to pass him on.  And Yes his answer is referring to  
the TOW BOAT not YOURS.  Matching their Light is the same as matching  
Their (Towboat and Barge Rig) Port or Starboard side.

John

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On Mar 1, 2007, at 11:12 PM, Phil Little wrote: (SNIP)
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>   The saltiest (muddiest?) they ever get is to say pass 'em on  
> their "reds" or "greens" always referring to their own boat, and  
> that's the side you use! Match their light!