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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=812121319-02052011>Hi All,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=812121319-02052011>Note in the pecking order below that sailboats must
give way to power boats they are overtaking, boats resticted in there
ability to maneuver, fishing boat trolling and boats constrainde by
draft. The 28 large commercial charter boats often fall into the 1-3-4
class, and sailboats must give way. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT color=#0000ff><SPAN
style="COLOR: #339966; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Vessels restricted in their ability to
maneuver</SPAN><FONT color=#000000> - Means a vessel that can't maneuver as
required <BR>by the rules because of the size or operation of the
vessel</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><STRONG><SPAN class=subhead2>The Pecking Order</SPAN>
</STRONG><SPAN class=maintext><BR><BR>There is a "pecking order" that can be
used as a simplified memory aid to determine right of way for vessels <BR>of
different types. Get very familiar with this list, as it is important to
understand it thoroughly. The lower most <BR>vessel on the list is the give way
vessel, and must stay out of the way of vessels that are higher on the
list: </SPAN><SPAN class=812121319-02052011><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face=Arial> </FONT></SPAN><FONT
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<LI class=bullettext><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Overtaken vessel (top
priority)</FONT>
<LI class=bullettext>Vessels not under command
<LI class=bullettext>Vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver
<LI class=bullettext>Vessels constrained by draft
<LI class=bullettext>Fishing vessels engaged in fishing, with gear deployed
<LI class=bullettext>Sailing vessels
<LI class=bullettext>Power driven vessels</LI></OL></DIV>
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face=Arial></FONT> </DIV><BR>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> sonar-bounces@lists.wyc.org
[mailto:sonar-bounces@lists.wyc.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>dallas
johnson<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, April 30, 2011 9:01 PM<BR><B>Cc:</B>
sonar@lists.wyc.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Sonar] Fleet cpt. mtg.
highlights<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV>Whoever said comercial charter boats on Minnetonka have rightaway over
sailing vessels was wrong by any interpretation of the regs. </DIV>
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<DIV>To say or encourage otherwise is simply dangerous.</DIV>
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<DIV>I have words to describe mtka charterboat captains who say otherwise, but I
shall not use them in this forum.<BR><BR>Sent via mobile</DIV>
<DIV><BR>On Apr 30, 2011, at 5:33 PM, Martin Fossen <<A
href="mailto:martyfossen@yahoo.com">martyfossen@yahoo.com</A>>
wrote:<BR><BR></DIV>
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<TD vAlign=top>Hello Sonar Fleet 5,<BR><BR>This last Wednesday we had a
meeting of all the Fleet captains at the club. Here are just a few
things I thought I should share with you all:<BR><BR>A few fleet captain
duties: getting any scoring mistakes
corrected<BR>
liaison in inter-fleet
disputes<BR>
liaison to race
management<BR>
liaison to club management and officers<BR><BR>Club policy
notes: <BR><BR>1a) There is a PUD in the works with
the city (I forget what PUD stands for but I think its about how the
land is zoned) If I understand correctly, getting the PUD will
enhance the value of the club property. This value is particularly
important regarding the East parking area since some of that property
will eventually be taken by the state when the intersection of 101 and
McGinty is redone. To get the PUD through, the club needs to be a
"good neighbor". To be a good neighbor, NO PARKING IN THE ADJACENT
NEIGHBORHOODS. If lots are full, use public lots in the business
area. Please relay this to all your crew. Also, quiet after
10:00 pm.<BR><BR>1b) No WYC parking at the Sailing Center.
Their permit doesn't allow it.<BR><BR>2) The race committee boats
have room for 3 guests each race. If anyone is interested, ideally
they would let Blake know ahead of time, but can also ask last
minute. If you happen to overbook your crew, this might be an
option to get that extra person out on the lake. I hear that
people find that experience interesting and educational.<BR><BR>3)
Crew must join (get a crew membership) after 3-6 visits or regular
ride.<BR><BR>4) Commercial lake traffic has right of way.
This is important when we're heading out for Thursday night racing at
about the time a number of charter boats are rushing to Wayzata for a
6:00 pick-up.<BR><BR>5) If you get scored "not in database" at the
beginning of the season, it's because dues weren't paid. A
non-paid boat could also have trouble getting paid for damage should
there be a collision since they also have no rights to protest since
they have no right to race.<BR><BR><BR>There was more, of course, but I
don't think I need to write about all the details. Call me or
write to me if you have questions or concerns. <BR><BR>Marty
Fossen<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE>
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