Brian, perhaps you should think about what you type before you type it. I for one own both a power and a sail boat. Yes, I own one of those noisy "cigar" boats.... and also a small sail boat (a sunfish if you must know). I enjoy both boats a lot. BUT, if you were sailing a hobie cat in light wind, in a narrow channel, then you should not be bad mouthing the power boaters for passing you to leward or windward. Frankly, I would have done the same... and I know all about sailing a hobie (probably have as many hours sailing them with my father as you have on yours).... not easy to tack in light wind, not real manueverable in light wind.... perhaps the better part of valor would have been to turn back to your dock and get out of the way???? As for ramming.... give it a try... see who wins. Laws Of Gross Tonnage will ALWAYS prevail... whether you are on the starboard tack or not.... Ever heard of "dead right or right and alive"... your choice... and if that statement does not mean anything to you, see the next paragraph.

The Coast Gaurd regs do NOT say a thing about passing a sail boat to windward or leward. Perhaps you should take a class?? I happen to be CG certified in boat handling (both sail and power) and navigation.... class was fun and very informative.... so I guess I'd have to agree with Garry, GIVE ME A BREAK!! And learn more about boating before you shoot off your mouth.

'Foul