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BOATING SAFETY
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© Copyright Jones Brothers Marine Manufacturing, Inc. 2008
Level 3 - CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
minor personal injury.
Level 4 - WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
severe personal injury or death.
Level 5 - DANGER
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe
personal injury or death.
3.2 Rules of the Road
Your Jones Brothers Marine boat is subject to marine traffic laws known as Rules of the
Road. There are two sets of rules: The United States Inland Navigational Rules and the
International Rules. The US Inland Rules are applicable to all vessels inside the boundary
lines separating inland and international waters.
These rules can be obtained from your local US Coast Guard Unit or the US Coast Guard
Headquarters (1300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20226) in the publication titled,
Navigational Rules, International-Inland. In no case will rules or regulations make up for
poor judgment, lack of common sense or courtesy. They are also available online at:
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/navrules/rotr_online.htm
The follow topics are a brief synopsis of The Rules. They are only a general summary and
are in no way meant to act as a replacement for The U.S. Coast Guard Rules of the Road,
nor are they intended to act as a substitute.
3.2.1 Right of Way
Sail vessels have the right of way over powerboats in nearly all cases, unless they are
under power by propulsion machinery (engine). Boats being paddled have the right of way
over powerboats. Stay clear of these craft and do not create a wake which may cause them
trouble.
In narrow channels, small powerboats must yield to large commercial vessels and must not
hamper their operation. Keep your distance from all commercial vessels and other large
craft. A large vessel has limitations in maneuverability.