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Night Operation
Recreational boats are required to display navigation lights
between sunset and sunrise and other periods of reduced vis-
ibility such as fog, rain, haze, etc. When operating your boat
at night you should:
• Make sure your navigation lights are on and working
properly. Navigation lights warn others of your position
and course and the position and course of other vessels.
• All navigation rules apply. If the bow light of another
vessel shows red, you should give way to that vessel, if it
shows green, you have the right of way.
• Slow down and never operate at high speeds when
operating at night, stay clear of all boats and use good
common sense. Always be ready to slow down or steer
clear of other vessels, even if you have the right-of-way.
• Avoid bright lights that can destroy night vision, making
it difficult to see navigation lights and the lights of other
boats. You and your passengers should keep a sharp
lookout for hazards, other boats and navigational aids.
Navigation Aids
Aids to navigation are placed along coasts and navigable wa-
ters as guides to mark safe water and to assist mariners in
determining their position in relation to land and hidden dan-
gers. Each aid to navigation is used to provide specific infor-
mation. You should be familiar with these and any other mark-
ers used in your boating area.
Note: Storms and wave action can cause buoys to move.
You should not rely on buoys alone to determine
your position.