Regal 1900 - RIGHT OF WAY

RIGHT OF WAY
Cross waves at right angles.
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.
Keep your speed under control. Respect the rights of
other boaters engaged in all water sports. Give them a
“wide berth”.
Whenever meeting a boat head-on, keep to the right where
possible. Cross port side to port side.
When two boats cross paths, the boat to the right (starboard)
has the right of way.
When overtaking or passing, the boat being passed has the
right of way.
In general, boats with less maneuverability have right-of-way
over more agile craft. The skipper must keep his craft clear of
the following vessels:
A vessel not under command or aground; due to their
circumstances, these vessels have no maneuverability.
A vessel restricted in its maneuverability; these vessels are
usually performing work which limits their maneuverability
such as surveying, dredging, laying pipe or cable, or servicing
navigational markers among other such boats.
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