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Figure C1: Meeting Head-On
B. Rules of Seamanship
1. Right-of-way
In general, boats with less maneuverability have right-
of-way over a more agile craft. You must stay out of
the way of the following vessels:
A vessel not under command
or aground.
These vessels have no
maneuverability.
A vessel restricted in its
maneuverability.
These vessel are performing
work which limits their
maneuverability such as
surveying, dredging, laying
pipe or cable, servicing
navigational markers among
others.
A vessel engaged in fishing.
These include boats fishing
with lines, trawl or nets; but not
trolling lines.
Sailboats
Sailboats have the right-of-way
over power boats; however, if
a sailboat is using a propeller
to move forward, it is
considered a power boat even
if its sails are up.
2. Meeting Head-On
When two boats meet head-on neither boat has right-
of-way. Both boats should decrease speed and pass;
port to port. However, if both boats are on the left side
of a channel, each vessel should sound two short horn
blasts and pass to starboard to starboard. See Figure
C1.
C - 1 GENERAL
Basic rules of seamanship, general information about
navigational aids, and sources for additional reading
and boater education are presented in this portion of
your owners manual.
A. Boating Regulations
The U.S. Coast Guard is the authority of the water-
ways. State boating regulations are enforced by local
authorities. Your boat is subject to the marine traffic
laws known as Rules of the Road, which are enforced
by the U.S. Coast Guard. You are subject to marine
traffic laws and Rules of the Road for both federal
and state waterways; you must stop if signaled to do so
by enforcement officers, and permit them to board if
asked. The Rules of the Road can be obtained from
the local U.S. Coast Guard Unit or the United States
Coast Guard Headquarters by calling (202) 512-1800
or faxing your request to (202) 512-2250, and asking
for the publication titled Navigational Rules, Interna-
tional-Inland.
Many pamphlets prepared by the Coast Guard are avail-
able. They explain signal lights, buoys, safety, interna-
tional and inland regulations and other information which
goes beyond the scope of this manual. Aids to Navi-
gation (U.S. Coast Guard pamphlet #123) explains the
significance of various lights and buoys. Because of
proposed alterations to buoys and markers, contact the
U.S. Coast Guard to stay informed of changes. Other
pamphlets, including the Boating Safety Training
Manual and Federal Requirements For Recreational
Boats, are also available from the U.S. Coast Guard
Headquarters.
NOTICE
The spoken word
MAYDAY
is the interna-
tional signal for distress.
MAYDAY
should
NEVER
be used unless there is grave or im-
minent danger, and you are in need of immedi-
ate assistance.
BASIC SEAMANSHIP
Honk
Honk
Honk
Honk
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