BASIC SEAMANSHIP
C - 1 GENERAL
B. Rules of Seamanship
Basic rules of seamanship, general information about 1. Right-of-way
navigational aids, and sources for additional reading
and boater education are presented in this portion of In general, boats with less maneuverability have right-
your owner’s manual.
of-way over a more agile craft. You must stay out of
the way of the following vessels:
A. Boating Regulations
The U.S. Coast Guard is the authority of the water-
ways. State boating regulations are enforced by local
authorities. Your boat is subject to the marine traffic
laws known as “Rules of the Road,” which are enforced
by the U.S. Coast Guard. You are subject to marine
traffic laws and “Rules of the Road” for both federal
and state waterways; you must stop if signaled to do so
by enforcement officers, and permit them to board if
asked. The “Rules of the Road” can be obtained from
the local U.S. Coast Guard Unit or the United States
Coast Guard Headquarters by calling (202) 512-1800
or faxing your request to (202) 512-2250, and asking
for the publication titled “Navigational Rules, Interna-
tional-Inland.
A vessel not under command
or aground.
These vessels have no
maneuverability.
A vessel restricted in its
maneuverability.
These vessel are performing
work which limits their
maneuverability such as
surveying, dredging, laying
pipe or cable, servicing
navigational markers among
others.
A vessel engaged in fishing.
Sailboats
These include boats fishing
with lines, trawl or nets; but not
trolling lines.
Sailboats have the right-of-way
over power boats; however, if
a sailboat is using a propeller
to move forward, it is
Many pamphlets prepared by the Coast Guard are avail-
able. They explain signal lights, buoys, safety, interna-
tional and inland regulations and other information which
goes beyond the scope of this manual. “Aids to Navi-
considered a power boat even
if its sails are up.
gation” (U.S. Coast Guard pamphlet #123) explains the 2. Meeting Head-On
significance of various lights and buoys. Because of
proposed alterations to buoys and markers, contact the When two boats meet head-on neither boat has right-
U.S. Coast Guard to stay informed of changes. Other of-way. Both boats should decrease speed and pass;
pamphlets, including the “Boating Safety Training port to port. However, if both boats are on the left side
Manual” and “Federal Requirements For Recreational of a channel, each vessel should sound two short horn
Boats,” are also available from the U.S. Coast Guard blasts and pass to starboard to starboard. See Figure
Headquarters.
C1.
NOTICE
The spoken word “MAYDAY” is the interna-
tional signal for distress. “MAYDAY” should
NEVER be used unless there is grave or im-
minent danger, and you are in need of immedi-
ate assistance.
Honk
Honk
Honk
Honk
Figure C1: Meeting Head-On
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Section C
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