The.anchor.lights.and.navigation.lights.are.controlled.
by.a.switch.at.the.helm..The.anchor.light.switch.allows.
you.to.turn.on.just.the.stern.(white).light.when.an-
chored.or.moored..While.underway,.use.the.naviga-
tion.light.switch.to.turn.on.the.stern.(white),.port.(red).
and.starboard.(green).lights..Lights.are.off.when.
switches.are.in.the.OFF.position..
T - 9 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
A. Storms
Storms.sometimes.appear.without.advance.notice..
Although.weather.information.from.meteorological.ob-
servation.and.reporting.stations.is.available,.weather.
bureaus.are.known.to.have.failures.in.their.predic-
tions.or.information.gathering.equipment..There.is.no.
substitute.for.a.strong.understanding.of.what.action.
to.take.when.the.weather.takes.a.turn.for.the.worse..
Many marinas fly weather signals. You should learn
to.recognize.these.signals.and.monitor.your.local.
weather.forecasts.before.leaving.port..
Figures T-3-T-5: Trimming the Boat with Outdrive
T - 8 NAVIGATION LIGHTS
The.present.and.forecasted.weather.conditions.are.of.
primary.consideration,.but.a.threat.of.possible.storms.
should.always.be.a.concern..Observance.of.the.
following information will help in your safety afloat if
storms.do.occur:
Although.night.activities.are.limited,.cruising.at.night.
can.be.very.pleasurable..It.can.also.be.dangerous.
if.you.don’t.pay.close.attention.to.water.levels.and.
obstacles..Be.especially.careful.of.shallow.waters.and.
watch.for.submerged.debris,.rocks.and.other.obsta-
cles.in.the.water..Your.navigation.lights.are.intended.
only.to.prevent.collision,.not.to.improve.your.night.
vision..You.may.choose.to.use.a.spotlight.instead..
•.
•.
Keep.a.watch.on.the.horizon.for.approaching..
storm.indicators..
.Turn.radio.ON..Dial.in.local.weather.station.and.
monitor.forecast..If.your.boat.has.a.VHF.radio,.
check.the.weather.channels..
NOTE:.It.is.illegal.to.use.your.spotlight.as.a.headlight..
Use.it.only.temporarily.to.check.the.position.of.your.
boat.and.the.surrounding.area..
•.
•.
The.best.possible.situation.is.to.return.to.a.safe..
port.if.time.allows..
Close.and.secure.all.portals.and.hatches..Stow..
all.loose.gear.below.deck.and.tie.down.any.gear.
required.to.remain.on.deck..
Your.boat.has.one.white.(stern),.one.red.(port).and.
one.green.(starboard).light..The.stern.light.may.be.a.
removable.pole.light..To.use.the.light,.line.up.the.two-
prong.plug.in.the.pole.with.the.receptacle.in.the.base..
Plug.the.light.in,.and.lock.it.into.place.with.lever/slide.
lock..When.not.in.use,.stow.the.light.inside.your.boat.
for.safekeeping..This.light.can.be.turned.on.or.off.at.
the.helm..
•.
•.
Reduce.speed.as.the.seas.build..Make.sure.all..
passengers.are.wearing.their.PFDs..
If.you.lose.power,.keep.the.boat.headed.into.the..
waves.by.rigging.a.sea.anchor.off.the.bow...If.
there.is.no.sea.anchor.on.board,.use.a.canvas.
bucket.or.any.object.that.will.offer.resistance..
•
Radar reflectors (if installed on your boat) should
be.18.inches.diagonally.and.placed.12.feet.above.
the.waterline..
Check.lights.for.proper.operation.before.heading.out.
at.night..You.should.also.learn.to.identify.the.running.
light.combinations.for.other.vessels..We.recommend.
that.you.participate.in.a.boating.safety.course.to.
further.learn.about.navigation.lights.and.safe.boating.
practices..
Prelaunch and Underway - Section T
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