My recollection is that human powered is NOT power and are considered (NOT in the rules) to be stand on against everyone. This applies to swimmers, kayaks, canoes, rowboats, SUPs - everything human powered. I can't find anything referenced in the Nav Rules (COLREGS or Inland Rules). Google isn't giving me any results for case law, US or international. At the risk of citing common sense, it seems to me if you run down a kayaker under sail or power and end up in court you are screwed (<- technical term). sail fast and eat well, dave Dave Skolnick S/V Auspicious AuspiciousWorks.com On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at 8:43 AM Rudy Sechez <rudysechez@gmail.com> wrote: > Are vessels under oars or paddles considered 'power-driven vessels' under > the Int'l or Inland Rules? >

IMHO, in this case, the “law of Tonnage” applies On Jun 27, 2021, at 21:33, Rich Gano <richgano@gmail.com> wrote: Believe me, if you get run over by a powerboat while rowing, and you survive, you will be set for life… From: Rudy Sechez <rudysechez@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2021 12:45 PM The issue here is specific to Rule 15- Crossing Situations, wherein the Rule specifically states power-driven vessels. ……