Destroyer collision

When I see, hear a Navy vessel, I usually get the **** out of the road whether I have the right of way or not... The people in the 21'...

Far

Was on sea trial yesterday and heard the announcement on channel 16 that the Navy was performing exercises from Port Everglades south to Hallendale and to use caution in the area. Perhaps they even said closed - long day, can't remember. We did see the bigguns out there. And yes, we stayed clear.

I don't ever recall hearing an announcement like that. Are the exercises local and close in that rare or are they more interested in announcing their whereabouts due to the recent collision?

Judy

Great stuff! I thought I saw our YF Carl in one of the pictures

Judy

Very interesting indeed. I only got part of the way through, however, I will finish it when I get home.

I have seen and heard them performing exercises in that area several times over the years.

Marmot wrote: "The only problem is when they are awakened they tend to solve the problems by creating even larger ones."

LOL... That certainly is hard to argue with.

San Clemente Island and its vicinity has been active with Navy exercises for fifty years. Anyone who operates a vessel in this area should be aware of it. (local knowledge!)

The Navy maintains an SCI website with a comprehensive schedule of restricted areas and closure's due to military activity. Prudent mariners make use of this information if they plan to operate in the general area of SCI.

Sometimes the Navy will close an area around the island to civilian traffic. Often times they do not. It is common for private boaters, mostly sportfishers, to 'mingle' with Navy vessels that are involved in military exercises. The area is home to some of the best SoCal fishing spots.

It does not take a very high IQ to figure out that you should keep your distance from the Navy vessels. Unless of course you like to get automatic weapons pointed at you and the F-word screamed at your crew. This would be the case even before 9/11.

One thing's for sure here, heads will roll. The federal government really does not like being embarrassed.

Otter: I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody's part.
Bluto: We're just the guys to do it.

No word. The dive boat community keeps pretty much to themselves. We don't hear from them.

Oh, and so far, no word from the crew of the big boat either.

Your characterization of the airspace limitations imposed by the Washington SFRA is a little generous. While I don't want to defend the overzealous FAA restrictions to air travel, the DC SFRA restricts air traffic in a 30 mile radius around DC. GA can fly into the SFRA, provided they obtain prior permission (which includes a FBI background check). Nothing on the Delaware-Maryland peninsula is off-limits to GA. I'd also like to clarify that GA can travel anywhere airliners can go, so long as they are properly equipped, trained and cleared.

Don't get me wrong. The post-911 airspace rules are onerous and unnecessary. My point is that your statement could be misinterpreted to imply a greater restriction than truly exists.

Is it a pain? Yes.
Is it needless? Yes.
Is most of Maryland off limits? No.

-Ben [PPL, IFR, N59210]

You need to review your Rules of The Road.

Hi,

Who does?