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johnsonp
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Initially Posted - 10/05/2008 : 19:53:07

These are nice pictures.
http://lyonsimaging.smugmug.com/gallery/6142227_HoUAr#386640001_ojnQx
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redeye
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Response Posted - 10/07/2008 : 11:34:11

Try the gif

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa309/mpyre_photo/nickandrewes_5-1.gif

Not a good day at the helm. The Nordic 40 captain apparently has just tacked to port and found something slipping up from behind, now right in front.

Great to have a photographer around.

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Ed Cassidy
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Response Posted - 10/07/2008 : 12:32:36

So how will responsibility likely be assigned? From the first series of pictures, it almost looks like the Falcon turned to port and put her beam to the Nordic.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 10/08/2008 : 12:35:57

According to another account, both boats were on port tack when the 40 tacked to starboard. Looks like the 40 skipper didn't make much effort to avoid a collision. Not smart to mix it up with a 289 ft "ship" when you're in a 40 footer. Give it room!

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 10/08/2008 : 15:15:17

I believe MF is considered either a Commercial vessel or a Cruise ship according to either its size or its rating.

Bristle will know for sure, but I think you have a 100ft radius around the cruise ship as a no fly zone.

Supposedly, a top notch pilot was captaining the <s>Millenium</s> Maltese Falcon while in port and the surrounding area. (gratis for the Leukemia Cup) Not a good day for that guy.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 10/08/2008 : 17:28:19

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Champipple
 Bristle will know for sure, but I think you have a 100ft radius around the cruise ship as a no fly zone.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Sorry, I don't "for sure," but I think it's set by the locality, and 100 yards is common. Around here, the USCG announces it to all listeners--others might get a visit from a big RIB.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 10/08/2008 : 22:33:51

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Bristle
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Champipple
 Bristle will know for sure, but I think you have a 100ft radius around the cruise ship as a no fly zone.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Sorry, I don't "for sure," but I think it's set by the locality, and 100 yards is common. Around here, the USCG announces it to all listeners--others might get a visit from a big RIB.
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If Each rib, Big and Little, is outfitted with the 50 cal, which one is cooler?

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 10/09/2008 : 09:41:51

The big BLACK ones with 50s fore and aft are definitely coolest! It looks like the Galactic Empire is descending on you! (Actually, the black ones are probably NYPD's.)

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 10/11/2008 : 12:07:09

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Bristle
 The big BLACK ones with 50s fore and aft are definitely coolest! It looks like the Galactic Empire is descending on you! (Actually, the black ones are probably NYPD's.)
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There are a lot of different groups(ICE, USN, USCG, Border Patrol, etc) that I could see having 50's on the boat, I just wouldn't expect a municipality, regardless of size, would be putting the heavy hardware on board.

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Response Posted - 10/12/2008 : 11:54:23

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Champipple
 ...I just wouldn't expect a municipality, regardless of size, would be putting the heavy hardware on board.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Then you haven't been in Post-911 NYC.

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