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USER'S MANUAL
RIGHT-Of-WAY
Meeting: If you are meeting another power vessel head on,
and are close enough to run the risk of collision, neither of
you has the right-of-way! Both of you should alter course
to avoid an accident. You should keep the other vessel on
your port (left) side. This rule doesn't apply if both of you
will clear one another if you continue on your set course and
speed.
Crossing: When two power driven vessels are crossing each
other's path close enough to run the risk of collision, the vessel
which has the other on the starboard (right) side must keep out
of the way of the other. If the other vessel is on your right,
you must keep out of its way; you are the Give-Way vessel.
If the other vessel is on your port (left) side, remember that
you should maintain course and direction, provided the other
vessel gives you the right-of-way as it should.
Overtaking: If you are passing another vessel, you are
the "Give-Way" vessel. This means that the other vessel is
expected to maintain its course and speed. You must stay out
of its way until you are clear of it. Likewise, if another vessel
is passing you, you should maintain your speed and direction
so that the other vessel can steer itself around you.
STANDARD BOATING RULES