OPERATING RULES
Operating a watercraft can b e com-
pared with driving unmarked high-
ways and ro ads. To p revent collision s
or avoid other boaters, a system of
operating rules must be followed. It’s
not only common sense... it’s the
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 c raft, people and
objects.
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Starboard
Port
Stern
Bow
2
1
1. RED light
2. GREEN light (yield zone)
Crossing
Giverightofwaytocraftaheadand
to your right. Never cross in front of a
boat;
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Meeting Head-On
Keep right.
F00A15Y
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 indic ate whether
you should keep to the r ight (sta r-
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 contro lled
area such as a no wake o r 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 speed
limits, no power craft or boating, an-
chorage and other useful information.
(The shape of each type of marker will
provide assistance).
Make sure you know and understand
the navigation system applicable to
the waterways where you intend to
use the watercraft.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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