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RULES OF THE ROAD
Operating Rules
Operating a watercraft can be com-
pared with driving unmarked highways
and roads. To prevent collisions or
avoid other boaters, a system of oper-
ating rules must be followed. It's not
only common sense... it's the law!
Generally keep to your right and safely
avoid other craft by keeping a safe dis-
tance from other craft, people and ob-
jects.
TYPICAL
1. RED light
2. GREEN light (yield zone)
Crossing
Give right of way to craft ahead and
to your right. Never cross in front of a
boat.
TYPICAL
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Meeting Head-On
Keep right.
TYPICAL
Passing
Give right of way to other craft and
keep clear.
TYPICAL
Navigation System
Navigational aids, such as signs or
buoys, can assist you identify safe wa-
ters. Buoys will indicate whether you
should keep to the right (starboard) or
to the left (port) of the buoy or to which
channel you can continue. They may
also indicate whether you are entering
a restricted or controlled area such as a
no wake or speed zone. They may also
indicate hazards or pertinent boating
information. Markers maybe located
on shore or on the water. They can also
indicate speed limits, no power craft or
boating, anchorage and other useful
information. (The shape of each type
of marker will provide assistance).
Make sure you know and understand
the navigation system applicable to
the waterways where you intend to
use the watercraft.
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