Quebec man warning Canadian boaters after he was detained by U.S. Coast guard, put in jail cell

[Fearandloathing]

America didn't 'goof'. Donald represents the American public right to the right spot. Donald is America. That's why Donald was voted into Presidency twice. Donald never lied about what his intentions were. They get what they deserve.

"Donald never lied"

 

[dcsports]

Yes, navigational rules state that smaller boats should give way to larger boats, based on draft and limited mobility.

But also he could have just maintained course and speed, or stopped, or done anything other than run into a law enforcement boat.

Glad he was safe.

FYI = The underlined isn't really accurate. There's no 'give way to size' rule. There are rules about 'vessels constrained by draft' (ex large vessel in a channel) and 'vessels restricted in ability to maneuver' (ex. vessel dredging, or fishing with nets) that don't apply here.

The primary rule is 'avoid a collision' - but it sounds like the issue here was more a stubborn fisherman who doesn't like being told where he can't go.

 

[Metric Mouse]

FYI = The underlined isn't really accurate. There's no 'give way to size' rule. There are rules about 'vessels constrained by draft' (ex large vessel in a channel) and 'vessels restricted in ability to maneuver' (ex. vessel dredging, or fishing with nets) that don't apply here.

The primary rule is 'avoid a collision' - but it sounds like the issue here was more a stubborn fisherman who doesn't like being told where he can't go.

Your quote is what I was referring to, and you have explained it better and with more nuance. Thank you for the correction.

 

[Luce]

We do. We're in a modern developed country with a functioning government.