SECTION : BOATING SAFETY
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Overtaking
The boat that is overtaking one ahead of it is the burdened boat and must
make any adjustments necessary to keep out of the way of the privileged boat.
The General Prudential Rule
The General Prudential Rule regarding right of way, is that if a collision
appears unavoidable, neither boat has right of way. As prescribed in the
“Rules of the Road”, both boats must act to avoid collision.
Night Running
Boats operating between sunset and sunrise (hours vary by state) must use
navigational lights. Nighttime operation, especially during bad weather or
fog can be dangerous. All “Rules of the Road” apply at night, but it is best
to slow down and stay clear of all boats, regardless of who has right of way.
Protect your night vision by avoiding bright lights and have a passenger,
if possible, help keep watch for other boats, water hazards and aids to
navigation.
HONK
HONK
STAND-ON (PRIVILAGED)
VESSEL BEING OVERTAKEN
GIVE-WAY (BURDENED)
VESSEL OVERTAKING
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