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Basic Seamanship - Section C
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.C-1.
Figure C-1: Meeting Head-On
3. Crossing Situations
In.a.crossing.situation,.the.boat.on.the.right.from..
the.12-4.o’clock.position.has.the.right-of-way..It.must.
hold.course.and.speed..The.boat.without.the.right-.
of-way.must.keep.clear.and.pass.to.the.stern...
See.Figure.C-2.
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.owner’s.manual.
A. Boating Regulations
The.US.Coast.Guard.is.the.authority.of.the.waterways..
State.boating.regulations.are.enforced.by.local.au-
thorities. Your boat is subject to the marine traffic laws
known as “Rules of the Road,” which are enforced by
the US 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.en-
forcement officers, and permit them to board if asked.
The.“Navigational.Rules,.International-Inland.Rules.of.
the Road” can be obtained from the US Coast Guard
website.at.www.uscgboating.org.
Many.pamphlets.prepared.by.the.US.Coast.Guard.are.
available..They.explain.signal.lights,.buoys,.safety,.in-
ternational.and.inland.regulations.and.other.information.
which.goes.beyond.the.scope.of.this.manual..“Aids.to.
Navigation” (US Coast Guard pamphlet #123) explains
the significance of various lights and buoys. Because of
proposed.alterations.to.buoys.and.markers,.contact.the.
US.Coast.Guard.or.visit.their.website.to.stay.informed.
of.changes..Other.pamphlets,.including.the.“Boating.
Safety Training Manual” and “Federal Requirements
For Recreational Boats,” are also available from the US
Coast.Guard.
NOTICE
The spoken word “MAYDAY” is the interna-
tional signal for distress. “MAYDAY” should
NEVER be used unless there is grave
or imminent danger, and you are in need
of immediate assistance.
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:
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Summary of Contents for 348 Vista
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