__________________ I got an Old Fat Boat
She's Slow But Handsome
Hard In The Chine, but Soft In The Transom
I Love Her Well, And She Must Love Me
But I think It's Only For My Money
. ..... Gordon Bok
I suspect that the "Civilian Volunteer" pilot on the CG vessel was suffering delusions of grandeur and was seeking to "teach them a lesson". How dare that speed boat encroach MY search area? He probably rationalizes that he was trying to save the life of the victim in the water being searched for. The truth is, he's a loose cannon, improperly trained, with serious judgment issues, who has no business in ANY position of authority. Of course, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.
Yup.......there were probably girls on the boat. While I think even Chapman himself would agree that looking at girls is ok, I think this guy really blew it. Does anyone know about alcohol and this incident?
My audio in disfunctional but it appears that the CG vessel was well on his way to getting into a close quarters situation with the cruise ship as well.
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“Scientists are people who build the Brooklyn Bridge and then buy it.” Wm. F. Buckley, Jr.
CG aux skipper clearly thinking he had right of way based on his position of authority - and just as clearly at fault because even if he had right of way (and he did not) he failed to take ANY action to avoid a collision.
I think we sailors in the crowd know that just because we have right of way in some situations we are still responsible and culpable if we take no action to avoid a collision of which we are aware is imminent.
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