Regal 42 Fly-Grande Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Rules Of The Road
NOS nautical charts may be purchased directly by
mail from the NOS Distribution Branch or through an
authorized agent. Th
ere are more than 1,700 nautical
chart agents that sell NOS charts. Use the address and
contact numbers below to obtain a list of agents near
you or to request a free catalog.
FAA, National Aeronautical Charting Offi ce
Distribution Division, AJW-3550
10201 Good Luck Road
Glendale, MD 20769-9700
Tel (301)436-8301 or (800) 638-8972
Fax (301)436-6829
E-mail: 9-AMC-chartsales@faa.gov
Website: www.naco.faa.gov/ecomp
NAVIGATION RULES
RIGHT OF WAY
1. Cross waves at right angles.
2. When caught in heavy water or squalls, head either
directly into the waves or at a slight angle. Reduce speed,
but maintain enough power to maneuver your boat safely.
3. Keep your speed under control. Respect the rights
of other boaters engaged in all water sports. Give them
plenty of operating room.
4. Whenever meeting a boat head on, keep to the right
where possible.
TO AVOID INJURY AND DEATH
FOLLOW THE NAVIGATION “RULES OF THE
ROAD” TO PREVENT COLLISIONS.
WARNING
!
NAVIGATION RULES DEFINED
The Navigation Rules
set forth actions to be
followed by boats to
avoid collision. Th
ey are
referred to as the “Rules
of the Road”. Th
ere are
two main parts referred
to as the inland and
international rules. Th e inland rules apply to vessels
operating inside the boundaries of the United States. Th e
international rules (referred to as 72 COLREGS) apply
to vessels operating on the high seas and all connected
waters outside the established demarcation boundaries.
Most navigational charts show the demarcation lines
by red dotted lines and are published in the navagation
rules. Remember to consult state and local agencies since
areas such as “no wake zones,” swimming beaches, “diver
down fl ag” and inland landlocked lakes fall under their
juristriction. Th
is section is only an introduction to the
“rules of the road”. We strongly recommend additional
training before getting behind the “wheel” of your boat.