Teschner v. Yarish, [1995] O.J. No. 1569, (Ont. Ct. Gen.Div.)

In Collisions and Ships on (Updated )

This matter concerned a collision between two sailboats shortly before the commencement of a sailing race. The Plaintiff’s vessel was on a starboard tack. The Defendant’s vessel approached the Plaintiff’s vessel on the port side at an angle higher than the perpendicular. The Defendant attempted a starboard tack to cross in front of the Plaintiff but the manoeuvre was not …

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