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tetiaroaxx



Joined: 06 Oct 2015
Posts: 225

PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you dudes fighting again?

Let me know if you need any graphics....
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wsmike



Joined: 07 Jun 2003
Posts: 412

PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I could use some graphics, thx!

BTW Isobars, I don't even read your responses anymore but I think you know that by now.
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flyskiwindsurf



Joined: 21 May 2008
Posts: 91

PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:51 pm    Post subject: Re: North West Wind Talk Reply with quote

isobars wrote:
.......... the group hasn't the money to bring me back under the thumb of a moderator as stupid as that one was. Example: "On what planet should a poster be expected to back up a libelous statement?" What is he ... 10 years old?
Mike

I'm not sure how old he is but he does claim he is "a lazy moderator" Smile i.e.
Re: Bring Back Mike's Van to the Group
........"as a lazy moderator I'm not sure I want to deal with".........
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/NW-WINDTALK/message/25628
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isobars



Joined: 12 Dec 1999
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wsmike wrote:
Isobars, I don't even read your responses


Yet you write, "you reply to your own posts and/or post consecutively numerous times in one thread, and post nonsense" ?

Is it any wonder your credibility is suspect?
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srich



Joined: 19 May 2000
Posts: 22

PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Interesting thread. Of course this has been hashed out and hashed out time and time again but it is always fun to hear the technical rule bookers defend their positions. I used to yield to everyone and peace-out and all that but I found in crowds my entire sesh was just avoiding everyone. When my lawnmower days came to an end I started making more of an effort to claim a swell.

So the question is what is the deal with ROW?

Here is what I see:

Local Hotshots generally follow basic ROW (I know not all) early and late in the season. But they know if they wait to the last minute to yield the average Joe will get out of their way and they take advantage of this at times.

Some sailers try at all times to follow right of way and expect the same of others (no matter what the circumstance).

Some sailors just don't have a clue and some mowers just do not want to alter course.

Some swell riders are a constant pain in the ass as they turn in front of fairly close oncoming sailors (or just me) and weave in and out of heavy traffic.

Reality is when the crowds hit its just find a path and the lets all follow the rules part goes out the window.
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isobars



Joined: 12 Dec 1999
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent points all. In particular, what good is any ROW rule (besides "Don't hit nobody") when at every moment there are several other sailors -- each one obligating us to a different path -- in our immediate footprint? Can you imagine the smoke coming from Commander Data's ears if he tried to sail by ROW rules in a crowd?

Mike \m/
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ScuzzyBreeze



Joined: 25 Jul 2008
Posts: 36
Location: Southern MA

PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bigger board rule maybe??
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DickCheney



Joined: 05 Jun 2009
Posts: 13

PostPosted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can only say, I noticed some very good safe sailing this weekend and Mr. Bush did a great Job by opening up the "the right away"! Rummy even noticed how eager Kiters and Windsurfers were with this issue.
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blythefly



Joined: 01 Jun 2009
Posts: 22

PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mik377 wrote:
... I get the point but if you're on a Quatro or RRD playing chicken with somone who's on an older Bic (or even worse -an O'Brien) it's a no win.


This gives me an idea. Maybe we all need to chip in for an old poly board we can hide in bushes, and then when a frequent violator of ROW is identified, we can draw straws for who gets to go on an "educational" mission! Twisted Evil
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Carl2



Joined: 05 May 2001
Posts: 15

PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:30 pm    Post subject: counting Reply with quote

fly50 wrote:
Mr Isobars, do you realize you have posted 2770 times on this website? How do you have time to windsurf? Wow! Computer blogger supergeek.
If you aint having fun out there, its your own grumpy fault.

you must not be paying enough attention it is 4433 posts Razz
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