Skier's Choice Moomba Series 2019 Owner's Manual page 32

BASIC BOATING RULES
You should be aware of these rules and follow them whenever
you encounter another vessel on the water.
The rules presented in this manual are condensed and have
been provided as a convenience only. Consult your local U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary (USCGA) or Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) for a complete set of rules governing the waters in which
you will be using your boat. If you plan to travel—even for a
short trip—you would be well served to contact the regional
USCGA or DMV in the area where you will be boating.
Review and understand all local and state laws.
Any time two vessels on the water meet one another, one vessel
has the right-of-way. It is called the stand-on vessel. The vessel
which does NOT have the right-of-way is called the give-way or
burdened vessel.
These rules determine which vessel has the right-of-way, and
accordingly, what each vessel should do.
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The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty to continue its
course and speed, except to avoid an immediate collision.
When you maintain your direction and speed, the other
vessel will be able to determine how best to avoid you.
The vessel which does not have the right-of-way has the
duty to take positive and timely action to stay out of the
way of the stand-on vessel. Normally, the give-way vessel
should not cross in front of the stand-on vessel. Slow down
or change directions brie y and pass behind the other
vessel. You should always move in such a way that the
stand-on operator can see what you are doing.
This rule is called Rule 2 in the International Rules and says,
"In obeying and construing these rules due regard shall be had
to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special
circumstances, which may render a departure from the above
rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger."
Section 4
Boating Rules
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