As yachties we are unlikely ever to follow a TSS, but those of us who sail in the English Channel and southern North Sea will be only too well aware of them. They are invaluable for keeping large ships safely apart, but they can be a frustrating obstacle for yachts. Happily, Rule 10 does give us some discretion which, if used wisely, can save a few passage miles.
There are three requirements for yachts,