OPERATING RULES
Operating a watercraft can be com-
pared with driving unmarked high-
ways and roads. To prevent collisions
or avoid other boaters, a system of
operating rules must be followed. It’s
not only common sense... it’sthe
law!
Remember these Rules
of the Road
Know the Right of Way Rules
Generally keep to your right and safe-
ly avoid other craft by keeping a safe
distance from other craft, people and
objects.
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Starboard
Port
Stern
Bow
2
1
1. RED light
2. GREEN light (yield zone)
Crossing
Give right of way to craft ahead and
to your right. Never cross in front of a
boat.
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Meeting Head-On
Keep right.
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Passing
Give right of way to other craft and
keep clear.
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Navigation System
Navigational aids, such as signs or
buoys, can assist you identify safe
waters. Buoys will indicate whether
you should keep to the right (star-
board) or to the left (port) of the buoy
or to which channel you can continue.
They may also indicate whether you
are entering a restricted or controlled
area such as a no wake or speed zone.
They may also indicate hazards or
per-
tinent boating information. Markers
maybe located on shore or on the
water. They can also indicate s
peed
limits, no power craft or boating, an-
chorage and other useful information.
(The shape of each type of ma
rker will
provide assistance).
Make sure you know and u
nderstand
the navigation system applicable to
the waterways where you intend to
use the watercraft.
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