My take was he didn't actually consciously move to the right, more just drifted that direction, which was, as you say unfotunatel same direction it moved- certainly it was far from an evasive 'swerve' in true definition
My O/P was to point out that inspite of all the failures that you Capt's mentioned: following a loaded cannon, too close, questionable manuevers, improper dress code, ect, His guardian angel was working overtime - I know some don't agree and I respect that. JMO
Nice PLF! Rolling beats sliding any day. I would never ride behind that setup, I always get out of the way of vehicles with stuff tied on. The boat owner never knew what happened they just found the pad gone at the next stop. Idiots.