I was out of I-Bay today in my kayak drift trolling.There were no boats around until a large one trolling planer boards came up behind me.I was in 5' of water.As I started to paddle the captain got sarcastic with me stating I was in his way.He was upset because he had to pull in his equipment.My message to him is that I have a manual powered vessel and I HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY!He could have turned his garbage skow in a different direction to avoid the situation.This captain needs to learn the proper ettiquette or gey off the water!
Pursuant to USCG 46 CFR you are absolutely correct. I have noticed the Captains in this area have no respect for other boaters or the LAW. It is against the law for a hired vessel to be under way making way with no one at the helm. More and more charter captains do not want to pay a mate and use an autopilot instead. This is illegal. They are setting lines facing backwards and nowhere near the front view of their vessel. This practice is unique to Lake Ontario, and is not allowed by the Coast Guard. If you see this you should write down the Reg. numbers and or the vessel name and contact the Coast Guard. You should report these violators to the USCG Buffalo Enforcement office at 716-843-9340, should you find no response there I recommend you contact USCG Cleveland at 1-216-902-6118.
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Pursuant to USCG 46 CFR you are absolutely correct. I have noticed the Captains in this area have no respect for other boaters or the LAW. It is against the law for a hired vessel to be under way making way with no one at the helm. More and more charter captains do not want to pay a mate and use an autopilot instead. This is illegal. They are setting lines facing backwards and nowhere near the front view of their vessel. This practice is unique to Lake Ontario, and is not allowed by the Coast Guard. If you see this you should write down the Reg. numbers and or the vessel name and contact the Coast Guard. You should report these violators to the USCG Buffalo Enforcement office at 716-843-9340, should you find no response there I recommend you contact USCG Cleveland at 1-216-902-6118.