6.
Night Running
especially during bad weather or fog, can be danger-
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.
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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
Figure C2: 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 C3.
a red light, give way to the other vessel.
See Figure C4.
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.
“I am altering my course
“I am altering my course to
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“I intend to pass you on
“I intend to pass you on
your
Figure C4: Night Running
7.
Whistle Signal
Give-way (Burdened)
Vessel Overtaking
Out on the water, whistle signals are commonly used.
Although using a whistle signal is not necessary
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 understood by other
boaters.
1
1
prolonged, 1 short
prolonged, 1 short
1 prolonged, 1 short
1
prolonged, 1 short blast
Figure C3: Overtaking
5.
The General Prudential Rule
The general prudential rule regarding right-of-way is
that if a collision appears unavoidable, neither boat has
and the yielding boat to return the same signal to
acknowledge she understands and will comply.
both boats must act to avoid collision.
Basic Seamanship - Section C
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