Next message: sae140: "[world-cruising] Re: engineless"
On Sat, 09 Jul 2005 18:40:17 -0000, "sae140"
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> Before you ditch your engine - although it's a great
> idea - it might be prudent to mention that there are
> certain parts of the world where having an engine
> running when entering port is mandatory for sailing
> vessels.
> Likewise in VTS areas (aka traffic separation zones)
> - it's mandatory to cross the lanes at right angles
> - which, according to Murphy's Law, just might require
> the assistance of an engine to achieve that heading.
>
> But it ain't just a matter of 'the rules' - the idea
> of swinging a yuloh around as the bow of a 20 knot
> container ship approaches .... that scenario might
> result in the need for a change of underwear at the
> very least ...
>
> Colin
Anywhere that "requires" and engine is not a safe place to enter.
Isn't the first rule of engine use is never depend on it working?
--
BRENT - The Usenet typo king. :)
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