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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
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