To see more easily at night, avoid bright lights when possible. Also,
it is helpful to have a passenger keep watch for other boats, water
hazards, and navigational aids.
To determine the size, speed, and direction of other vessels at night,
you should use the running lights. A green light indicates starboard
side, and a red light indicates port side. Generally, if you see a green
light, you have the right-of-way. If you see a red light, give way to the
other vessel. A combination of red and green lights would therefore
represent a boat coming at you, and you should then react with head-
on meeting signaling and maneuvering.
Night Running
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