Racers,
Last night’s incident with the oiler vessel raised concern with the pilot. Please bear in mind that while you may feel you are okay and keeping distance, the pilot may not be able to see you from their vantage point. Just a reminder:
Per our JYC Sailing Instructions, paragraph 2.15.3, all participants are subject to the navigation rules of the road, which prohibits interference with vessels that can only navigate within areas considered “narrow channels or fairways”. One or more areas where we race in Narragansett Bay have been designated a Restricted Channel by the US Coast Guard and sailing boats do not automatically become “stand-on” or “privileged” by virtue of participation in the racing event, i.e., do not have right of way over a vessel under power which may be restricted in her ability to maneuver.
All JYC race participants are reminded that operating in a negligent manner (as determined by the US Coast Guard) may cause our racing series to be terminated.
It is not worth one boat’s time to lose racing for all of us.
Regards,
Cheryl Rienzo
JYC Fleet Captain/Race Committee Chairperson
401.782.7271
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