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10.2 Homeland Security Restrictions
Recreational boaters have a role in keeping our waterways safe and secure. Violators of the restrictions below
can expect a quick and severe response:
• Do not approach within 100 yards, and slow to minimum speed within 500 yards of any U.S. Naval vessel.
If you need to pass within 100 yards of a U.S. Naval vessel, for safe passage you must contact the U.S.
Naval vessel or the Coast Guard escort vessel on VHF-FM channel 16.
• Observe and avoid all security zones. Avoid commercial port areas, especially those that involve military,
cruise-line or petroleum facilities. Observe and avoid other restricted areas near dams, power plants, etc.
• Do not stop or anchor beneath bridges or in channels.
AMERICA'S WATERWAY WATCH
America's Waterway Watch, a combined effort of the Coast Guard and its Reserve and Auxiliary components,
wants your help in keeping America's waterways safe and secure. America's Waterway Watch urges you to
adopt a heightened sense of sensitivity toward unusual events or individuals you may encounter in or around
ports, docks, marinas, riversides, beaches or waterfront communities. To report suspicious activities, call the
National Response Center at 1-877-24WATCH or 1-800-424-8802. If there is immediate danger to life or
property call 9-1-1 or call the Coast Guard on Marine channel 16.
10.3 Rules of the Road
As in driving an automobile, there are a few rules you must know for
safe boating operation. The following information describes the
basic navigation rules and action to be taken by vessels in a crossing,
meeting or overtaking situation while operating in inland waters.
These are basic examples and not intended to teach all the rules of
navigation. For further information consult the “Navigation Rules” or contact the Coast Guard, Coast Guard
Auxiliary, Department of Natural Resources, or your local boat club. These organizations sponsor courses
in boat handling, including rules of the road. We strongly recommend such courses. Books on this subject
are also available from your local library.
FOLLOW NAVIGATION RULES TO AVOID COLLISIONS. IF A COLLISION APPEARS UN-
AVOIDABLE, BOTH VESSELS MUST ACT. PRUDENCE TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER
RIGHT-OF-WAY RULES IF A CRASH IS IMMINENT. LESS MANEUVERABLE BOATS
GENERALLY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY.
STEER CLEAR OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY BOAT
AND PASS TO ITS STERN.
CROSSING SITUATIONS
When two motor boats are crossing, the boat on the right has the
right of way. The boat with the right of way should maintain its
course and speed. The other vessels should slow down and permit
it to pass. The boats should sound the appropriate signals.