Question to the Captains about trolling courtesy & protocol in a pack

[wakina]

My son and I had been drifting for close to a mile, I noticed a bigger boat trolling coming from our right, he was under power so I figured he would adjust, he did not. He kept coming so finally we reeled quickly, started our boat and moved out of his way. So my question is even though he was coming from the right under those circumstances does the boat to the right still have the right of way. I did not think the rules read that way.

You are correct in your thoughts! But the catch 22 is that if at all possible every boat that is capable must take evasive action to avoid a collision. So you made the correct decision as far as the law is concerned.

[D.D.E.]

[QUOTE=wakina;53340]You are correct in your thoughts! But the catch 22 is that if at all possible every boat that is capable must take evasive action to avoid a collision. So you made the correct decision as far as the law is concerned.[/QUO

The biggest boat wins, and he exposes his pride I guess. That is the world we live in I guess.
Thanks for replying.
P.S. That was my first trip on the water, with my first boat, and my first trip with my son fishing.