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Audible warning signals:
One short horn blast: starboard course change.
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Two short horn blasts: port course change.
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Three short horn blasts: astern operation.
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Five horn blasts: doubt about previous signal or danger.
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A Five-second horn blast every minute: for fog operation.
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When overtaking, give-way vessel announces intention with horn blast(s) and waits for a
response, then completes maneuver.
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When approaching head-on, both boats give way after giving appropriate horn blast(s) (preferably
to starboard).
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When crossing, a vessel converging from starboard has the right-of-way. Port vessel gives way
(both acknowledge with one short horn blast).
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Know and observe navigational buoys and markers.
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Give way to craft under sail.
Alcohol
Don't drink and drive. If you have been drinking, appoint someone who is an experienced boater and has not
been drinking to be the designated driver. Never operate a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Operation of motorized vessels while under the influence is a Federal offense carrying a significant penalty.
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