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Rules Of The Road
You can order the Inland & International Navigation
Rules from:
Superintendent of Documents
U. S. Government Printing O ce
Washington, DC 20402
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NAVIGATION RULES
RIGHT OF WAY
1. Cross waves at right angles.
2. W
hen 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.
3. Keep your speed under control. Respect the rights
of other boaters engaged in all water sports. Give them
plenty of operating room.
4. Whenever meeting a boat head on, keep to the right
where possible.
5. When two boats cross, the boat to the right (starboard)
has the right of way.
TO AVOID INJURY AND DEATH
FOLLOW THE NAVIGATION “RULES OF THE
ROAD” TO PREVENT COLLISIONS.
NAVIGATION RULES DEFINED
e Navigation Rules set forth actions to be followed
by boats to avoid collision. They are referred to as
the “Rules of the Road”.
ere are two main parts
referred to as the inland
and international rules.
The inland rules apply
to vessels operating
inside the boundaries
of the United States.
T h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l
rules (referred to as 72
COLREGS) apply to vessels operating on the high
seas and all connected waters outside the established
demarcation boundaries. Most navigational charts
show the demarcation lines by red dotted lines and
are published in the navigation rules. Remember to
consult state and local agencies since areas such as “no
wake zones,” swimming beaches, “diver down ag” and
inland landlocked lakes fall under their responsibilities.
is section is only an introduction to the “rules of the
road”. We strongly recommend additional training before
getting behind the “wheel” of your boat.
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