Basic Seamanship
C - 1
GENERAL
Basic.rules.of.seamanship,.general.information.about.
navigational.aids,.and.sources.for.additional.reading.
and.boater.education.are.presented.in.this.portion.of.
your.owner’s.manual.
A. Boating Regulations
The.US.Coast.Guard.is.the.authority.of.the.waterways..
State.boating.regulations.are.enforced.by.local.authori-
ties. Your boat is subject to the marine traffic laws
known as “Rules of the Road,” which are enforced by
the US 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.“Navigational.Rules,.International-Inland.
Rules of the Road” can be obtained from the US Coast
Guard.website.at.www.uscgboating.org.
2.
Meeting Head-On
When.two.boats.meet.head-on.neither.boat.has.right-
of-way..Both.boats.should.decrease.speed.and.pass;.
port.to.port..However,.if.both.boats.are.on.the.left.
side.of.a.channel,.each.vessel.should.sound.two.
short.horn.blasts.and.pass.to.starboard.to.starboard..
See.Figure.C-1.
Many.pamphlets.prepared.by.the.US.Coast.Guard.are.
available..They.explain.signal.lights,.buoys,.safety,.
international.and.inland.regulations.and.other.informa-
tion.which.goes.beyond.the.scope.of.this.manual..“Aids.
to Navigation” (US Coast Guard pamphlet #123)
explains the significance of various lights and buoys.
Because.of.proposed.alterations.to.buoys.and.markers,.
contact.the.US.Coast.Guard.or.visit.their.website.to.
stay.informed.of.changes..Other.pamphlets,.including.
the “Boating Safety Training Manual” and “Federal
Requirements For Recreational Boats,” are also
available.from.the.US.Coast.Guard.
Honk
Honk
Honk
NOTICE
Honk
Honk
Honk
The spoken word “MAYDAY” is the
international signal for distress. “MAYDAY”
should NEVER be used unless there is grave
or imminent danger, and you are in need
of immediate assistance.
Honk
Honk
B. Rules of Seamanship
Figure C-1: Meeting Head-On
1.
Right-of-way
3.
Crossing Situations
In.general,.boats.with.less.maneuverability.have.right-
of-way.over.a.more.agile.craft..You.must.stay.out.of.the.
way.of.the.following.vessels:
In.a.crossing.situation,.the.boat.on.the.right.from..
the.12-4.o’clock.position.has.the.right-of-way..It.must.
hold.course.and.speed..The.boat.without.the.right-.
of-way.must.keep.clear.and.pass.to.the.stern...
See.Figure.C-2.
Basic Seamanship - Section C
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