Basic Seamanship; C.-.1.General - Four winns 318 VISTA Owner's Manual

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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.

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.

NOTICE

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.

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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