Anchor Balls

[Auklet]

Originally Posted by SailingHarmonie

I wonder what on earth it is you have to do to have been boarded "countless" times.

I would point out that NOTHING in the rules requires you to CARRY an anchor ball. Or any other dayshape. Just as you do not have to have functioning lights if you are not sailing at night. You just have to USE them when required.

I don’t recall a regulation requiring a recreational vessel to carry an anchor. If not required to carry an anchor, then of course there should be no requirement for an anchor ball.

[boatpoker]

Originally Posted by Auklet

I don’t recall a regulation requiring a recreational vessel to carry an anchor. If not required to carry an anchor, then of course there should be no requirement for an anchor ball.

It's kinda tough to be at anchor without ... an anchor.
Colregs 27 (b) IV

[Auklet]

Originally Posted by boatpoker

It's kinda tough to be at anchor without ... an anchor.
Colregs 27 (b) IV

I read “when at anchor.” Yes, if no anchor then I would never be at anchor, etc.