A. Nothing in this chapter shall exonerate the owner, master or crew of any vessel from the consequences of any failure to comply with these rules or of the failure of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of watercraft users, or by the special circumstances of the case.

B. In construing and complying with this chapter due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these rules necessary to avoid immediate danger. [Ord. 86 § 1, 1996.]