6.
Night Running
Boats.operating.between.sunset.and.sunrise.(hours.
vary.by.state),.or.in.conditions.of.reduced.visibility,.
must.use.navigational.lights..Nighttime.operation,.
especially.during.bad.weather.or.fog,.can.be.danger-
ous..All.“Rules.of.the.Road”.apply.at.night,.but.it.is.
best.to.slow.down.and.stay.clear.of.all.boats.regard-
less.of.who.has.right-of-way.
Danger Zone
To.see.more.easily.at.night,.avoid.bright.lights.when.
possible..Also,.it.is.helpful.to.have.a.passenger.keep.
watch.for.other.boats,.water.hazards,.and.naviga-
tional.aids.
112.5
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To.determine.the.size,.speed.and.direction.of.other.
vessels.at.night,.you.should.use.running.lights...
A.green.light.indicates.the.starboard.side,.and.the.
red.light.indicates.the.port.side..Generally,.if.you.see.
a.green.light,.you.have.the.right-of-way;.if.you.see..
a.red.light,.give.way.to.the.other.vessel...
See.Figure.C-4.
Figure C-2: Crossing Situation
4.
Overtaking
The.boat.overtaking.the.one.ahead.must.yield.the..
right-of-way.to.the.boat.being.passed..The.overtaking.
boat.must.make.necessary.adjustments.to.keep.out.of.
its.path..The.boat.being.passed.should.hold.its.course..
and.speed..See.Figure.C-3.
Inland Rules
Stand-on (Privileged)
Inland Rules
Vessel Being Overtaken
“I.want.to.pass.you.on.your.
port.side.
“I.want.to.pass.you.on.your.
starboard.side.
2.short.blasts.(1.sec.)
.“Proceed”
1.short.blast.(1.sec.)
.“Proceed”
2.short.blasts.(1.sec.)
International.Rules
1.short.blast.(1.sec.)
International.Rules
“I.am.altering.my.course.to.
port.”
“I.am.altering.my.course.to.
starboard.”
2.short.blasts.(1.sec.)
1.short.blast.(1.sec.)
International.Rules.in..
Narrow.Channels
International.Rules.
in..Narrow.Channels
“I.intend.to.pass.you.on.
your.port.side.”
“I.intend.to.pass.you.on.
your.
Figure C-4: Night Running
starboard.side.”
2.prolonged.blasts.(4-6.
sec.)
2.short.blasts.(1.sec.)
7. Whistle Signal
2.prolonged.blasts.(4-6.
sec.)
1.short.blast.(1.sec.)
Give-way (Burdened)
Vessel Overtaking
“Proceed.”
Out.on.the.water,.whistle.signals.are.commonly.
used..Although.using.a.whistle.signal.is.not.neces-
sary.every.time.a.boat.is.nearby,.operators.must.
signal.their.intentions.when.necessary.to.avoid.
potentially.confusing.or.hazardous.situations..Use.
whistle.blasts.early.enough.to.be.noticed.and.under-
stood.by.other.boaters.
“Proceed.”
1.prolonged,.1.short
1.prolonged,.1.short
1.prolonged,.1.short
1.prolonged,.1.short.blast
Figure C-3: Overtaking
5.
The General Prudential Rule
.
It is customary for the privileged boat to signal first
and.the.yielding.boat.to.return.the.same.signal.to.
acknowledge.she.understands.and.will.comply...
Use the danger signal (five or more short and rapid
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.
Basic Seamanship - Section C
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