Boating Rules and Regulations
BASIC RULES FOR SAFE BOATING
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Your boat must be registered and
licensed in the state of principle use.
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Give right of way to slower boats, row-
boats and sailing craft.
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Keep to the right! Observe the Danger
Zone and give right of way to boats in this
zone.
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Do not use your motors near swimmers
or divers.
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Learn the language of the various buoys
and warning signals.
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GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
The Coast Guard is the authority of the
waterways; they are there to help the boat-
ing public. You and your boat are subject to
marine traffic laws and “Rules of the Road”
that are enforced by the Coast Guard.
There are many pamphlets prepared by the
Coast Guard available to you. These pam-
phlets explain “Rules of the Road”, signal
lights, buoys, safety, international and inland
regulations and more than is discussed
here. For more information contact your local
U. S. Coast Guard unit. U. S. Coast Guard
Headquarters, 1300 E Street NW,
Washington, D.C. 20226 or call the
Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at
1-800-368-5647.
There are also many boating safety courses
available to the public. Call toll-free
“Courseline” 1-800-336-2628 to find out
what courses are offered in your area.
The minimum standards of safety as
required by the U. S. Coast Guard for your
boat are listed below. You MUST equip your
boat to meet or exceed these requirements.
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At least one (1) Coast Guard approved,
Type I, II or III, personal flotation device
(life jacket) for each person aboard. If you
are more than 20 miles offshore, you
must have Type I.
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At least one (1) Coast Guard approved,
Type IV, throwable flotation device - ring
or cushion.
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At least four (4) Type B-I or one Type B-II
hand-held fire extinguishers.
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At least three (3) Coast Guard approved,
hand-held red pyrotechnic (flare-type)
distress signals:
Night Use - three (3) aerial red pyrotech-
nic distress signals
Day Use - three (3) international orange
smoke signals
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All pyrotechnic devices must be stowed in
waterproof, non-glass containers.
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One (1) hand, mouth or power operated
whistle or horn that can be heard for at
least one-half mile.
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Must be fitted with a bell or whistle to
comply with 72 COLREGS
(not supplied by manufacturer).
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Must also have on board a copy of 72
COLREGS.
The Coast Guard also recommends you
carry an anchor, anchor line, mooring lines,
fenders, first aid kit, waterproof flashlight,
spare fuses, electrical tape and tool kit.
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