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Boaters call navigation rules – the basic laws governing the steering or sailing of a boat –“The Rules of the Road.” The Rules of the Road define the roles and responsibilities of vessel operators. If all operators obeyed these rules, most accidents could be avoided. One of the reasons the Rules of the Road exist is to keep boats from colliding with each other and with other objects. Since collisions are the number one type of accident on the water, boaters should remember the following Rules of the Road.

SPECIFICATIONS

Post a lookout. Designate someone to watch for dangers that may come from any direction.

Maintain a safe speed. Except where speed is restricted by regulation or the waterway is marked by a “No Wake” or “Slow Speed” Aid, you must judge “safe speed” for yourself, taking into account visibility, vessel traffic, your boat’s ability tomaneuver, and the weather conditions.
Avoid a collision. The Rules of the Road include the actions to take when encountering another vessel on the water. Some of the most common situations you may encounter are: overtaking, meeting head on, and crossing the bow of another vessel. In each case, the boat designated as the “give-way” vessel is required to yield to the other boat, while the boat designated as the “stand-on” vessel should maintain its course and speed.​

Action(s): The give-way vessel (bottom) can pass on either side of the stand-on vessel (top).

Sound signals, inland: Passing portside requires two short (1-second) blasts on the horn signaling the overtaking boat’s intention, and two short blasts for the stand-on vessel’s agreement. Passing to starboard requires one short blast for intent and agreement.

Sound signals, international: Passing portside requires two prolonged (4-6 seconds) and two short blasts for the overtaking boat’s intention, two short blasts for the stand-on vessel’s agreement. Passing to starboard requires two prolonged and one short blast for intention. An agreement signal is only required when operating in a narrow channel or fairway; then the following blast pattern signals your agreement: one prolonged/one short/one prolonged/one short.

NOTE:

• Year-round, unrestricted solar exposure is critical to long-term performance. Shade dramatically reduces the ability of the light to charge its battery.
• Charge every 3 months when storing.

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