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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 U.S. Coast Guard is the authority of the water-
ways. State boating regulations are enforced by local
authorities. Your boat is subject to the marine traffic
laws known as "Rules of the Road," which are enforced
by the U.S. 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 "Rules of the Road" can be obtained from
the local U.S. Coast Guard Unit or the United States
Coast Guard Headquarters by calling (202) 512-1800
or faxing your request to (202) 512-2250, and asking
for the publication titled "Navigational Rules, Interna-
tional-Inland.
Many pamphlets prepared by the Coast Guard are avail-
able. They explain signal lights, buoys, safety, interna-
tional and inland regulations and other information which
goes beyond the scope of this manual. "Aids to Navi-
gation" (U.S. Coast Guard pamphlet #123) explains the
significance of various lights and buoys. Because of
proposed alterations to buoys and markers, contact the
U.S. Coast Guard to stay informed of changes. Other
pamphlets, including the "Boating Safety Training
Manual" and "Federal Requirements For Recreational
Boats," are also available from the U.S. Coast Guard
Headquarters.
NOTICE
The spoken word "MAYDAY" is the interna-
tional signal for distress. "MAYDAY" should
NEVER be used unless there is grave or im-
minent danger, and you are in need of immedi-
ate assistance.
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B. Rules of Seamanship
1. Right-of-way
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:
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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
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Figure C1: Meeting Head-On
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