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Re:A U.S. submarine struck an underwater mountain last month... by CalChris on Wednesday November 03, 2021 @06:39AM (#29092923)
COLREGS, Rule 9, Narrow Channels, (b) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.

The CG was correct if a bit rude.

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Re:A U.S. submarine struck an underwater mountain last month... by scrumper on Wednesday November 03, 2021 @10:38AM (#29095274)
Depending on how far out, you might've still been under the inland rules.

Not that my pedantry changes anything - sailboat still comes below "vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver" and you gotta give way all the same.

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