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Re: NPT Mooring status for trip in 2 weeks
[Re: sail2wind]
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08/15/2016 02:35 PM
08/15/2016 02:35 PM
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Red balls are often at dive sites, but those are the standard NPT moorings used for day stops by anyone with a permit. 90 minute limit is whether or not one is diving.
Yellow balls are also NPT mooring balls, for commercial boats or diving.
Matt
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Re: NPT Mooring status for trip in 2 weeks
[Re: GeorgeC1]
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08/15/2016 04:34 PM
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That drives me crazy too George. Common sense is unfortunately uncommon these days..
We may take longer on a ball if there's a lot open, but if it starts to fill up, we'll leave once our 90 minutes is up or if we're done sooner.
I think there are some places where there are exceptions - such as the baths. If you hike the baths and go have lunch or breakfast at the top, you will likely be closer to two hours. I think its fine as long as you don't take an excessive amount. This is why we always visit from Leverick now too.
Matt
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Re: NPT Mooring status for trip in 2 weeks
[Re: GeorgeC1]
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08/15/2016 06:16 PM
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Agree with George as well. We always try to be courteous to fellow sailors. It can get a little tricky at the Indians, we always try to get there first thing in the morning and give our ball up to the first boat in the queue after 90 minutes of snorkeling bliss. We wait at the ball and signal them in, then head out when they are coming in. One year we were astounded to get there at around 8:00 AM and all balls were full from overnighters! Amazing. Some were still sleeping. Curtains drawn. Our Captain just kept cruising through the field and got some folks up on their decks, after several circles and severe stares, and questions like "are you moving out soon?" some moved out and we were able to grab a ball. Some were still there when we left 90 minutes later. They were not even in the water, a few were eating breakfast. My question for any of you who care to weigh in, is what would you have done, or what you might you do in the future, if you encounter this situation. Thanks.
"If we weren't all crazy we would go insane!"
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