Ok, some power boat folk is good folks too.



But lemme paint the picture of the other day. Michael and I are one of only 2 boats in sight on a large intracoastal bay. On the horizon can be seen a small dot, the PWC. It comes from the horizon directly toward us (minding our own business) and buzzes within 15 feet, arcing his path so as to throw spray on us. Then he circled back around just to do donuts directly in front of us. This was an unprovoked ATTACK, not a conflict in understanding boat right of way rules.



This was ingorant pig behavior. It had nothing to do with understanding or not understanding the rules of the road. It has nothing to being an arrogant sailor demanding right of way. Heck, we had several SQUARE MILES of water to share with this single other craft. Sure, I've been in tight docking or channel situations with other boats. I know tempers can get short. Those situations are different.



If it's any consolation to the Inter 20....I used to work at a power boat marina and helped repair a power boat that had a huge hole in the side from being t-boned by PWC.



I don't see this as a power vs sail issue. It is larger than boating. The issue is etiquette in general. How we treat others and expect to be treated. The ol' golden rule thing.