T&T: rules of navigation..sail vs power

[Larry H]

Mike,

Your mention of 'special circumstances' reminds me that the rules only apply 
between TWO vessels.  If a risk of collision arises between three or more 
vessels, then it is a 'special circumstance'  and all vessels are to 
maneuver with care until well clear.

 Larry H


>> If this occurs in Inland waters, then the overtaking vessel is obligated
>> to ask for assent to pass and once done, the overtaken is obligated to
>> maintain course and speed. For if not able to anticipate being able to
>> do so, should decline the passing.
>>
> I probably should have not included the above, or should have been
> explicit that only power driven vessels use the whistle signals to make
> for passing. I suppose that it is so infrequent that a sailboat
> overtakes a power boat.
>
> Having said that, any situation that is not explicitly covered in the
> rules is automatically one of special circumstances and even sailboats
> are not immune to that rule.
>
> Mike