[Chatbrat]

We lived on and cruised on a motor yacht for 6 years. Rules of the road says a sailing vessel has right of way while under sail, unless they are in a depth restricted channel. They had right of way, but if I couldn't alter course they could have been "dead right".

[CFrance]

Sail boats definitely do not have right of way over freighters. It has to do with degree of maneuverability.

[Chatbrat]

They most likely would be under the freighters radar. You can't believe how fast a big ship can overtake a 12kt trawler.

[CFrance]

Have dipped many a freighter in our decades of sailing. They are too big to maneuver quickly.

[cmj1210]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I had that happen to me too. Did he have Yankee decals on his cart?

Why does it have to be a Yankee fan or New Yorker that is at fault. I take offense to your statement Gracie. In other words if you are from NY you don't know how to drive? I for one, have never had an accident, drive cautiously and have never had a ticket. Maybe you need to visit NY to see that we are not all rude, arrogant and a bunch of idiots. And I take more offense that you are attacking my NY Yankees. I am a die hard Yankee fan and I learned that from my Mother. So I will be wearing a big NY Yankee decal on my cart when I finally come down full time and I hope to see you so I can wave hello.

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by cmj1210

Why does it have to be a Yankee fan or New Yorker that is at fault. I take offense to your statement Gracie. In other words if you are from NY you don't know how to drive? I for one, have never had an accident, drive cautiously and have never had a ticket. Maybe you need to visit NY to see that we are not all rude, arrogant and a bunch of idiots. And I take more offense that you are attacking my NY Yankees. I am a die hard Yankee fan and I learned that from my Mother. So I will be wearing a big NY Yankee decal on my cart when I finally come down full time and I hope to see you so I can wave hello.

Why so defensive? She was just mearly identifying the cart. She could have said it was a blue EZ-Go. Are all the blue EZ-Go drivers going to be up in arms? Chill.... Have a cold one!

[scottiee]

I admit it I am careless from time to time I do however scold myself.

[jebartle]

She would never take a swipe at anyone....She was describing the cart as one with a NY Yankee tag... This was NOT personal just identifying cart.

Originally Posted by cmj1210

Why does it have to be a Yankee fan or New Yorker that is at fault. I take offense to your statement Gracie. In other words if you are from NY you don't know how to drive? I for one, have never had an accident, drive cautiously and have never had a ticket. Maybe you need to visit NY to see that we are not all rude, arrogant and a bunch of idiots. And I take more offense that you are attacking my NY Yankees. I am a die hard Yankee fan and I learned that from my Mother. So I will be wearing a big NY Yankee decal on my cart when I finally come down full time and I hope to see you so I can wave hello.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by jebartle

She would never take a swipe at anyone....She was describing the cart as one with a NY Yankee tag... This was NOT personal just identifying cart.

Her post can be taken two ways. At first read it seems she gave a sucker punch to New Yorkers, read it again and it may describe a specific cart. But the emoticon ending shows a definite tongue in cheek swipe at Yankee fans and New Yorkers.

[dirtbanker]

Originally Posted by goyankees

Maybe you need to visit NY to see that we are not all rude, arrogant and a bunch of idiots. And I take more offense that you are attacking my NY Yankees. I am a die hard Yankee fan

I have visited NY a few times and I can concur; "they are not all rude, arrogant and a bunch of idiots"...just most of them are. I am amazed at the subway system (many levels going different directions, even under the river, truly a marvel!) but nobody thought to incorporate alleys in the building plan and trash sits out front on the sidewalk curb (yuck!).

A large percentage of Red Sox fans believe Yankee fans are oversensitive crybabies...it might have to do with the 2004 AL championship series???

Ok before you get all worked up: I am just poking a little fun at you and truly believe Gracie wishes nothing but the best for you and yours.

To the OP; Continue to drive defensively (cart and car) and you will be less likely to be hurt. You are in an area where most drivers (retirement community) have lost a bit of sense and ability over the years. They can't avoid that (nor can we).

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Have dipped many a freighter in our decades of sailing. They are too big to maneuver quickly.

Be especially vigilant around this boat

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by TheVillageChicken

Be especially vigilant around this boat

Looking for lost luggage?

[virgind]

To the last post . Do golf carts float

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by virgind

To the last post . Do golf carts float

I'm sure there are some who almost found out.

[nitakk]

Have you ever read a thread from beginning to end and wondered how it got to be so absurd?