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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 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 U.S.
Coast Guard. You are subject to marine traffic laws and
"Rules of the Road" for both federal and state water-
ways; you must stop if signaled to do so by enforce-
ment 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 publica-
tion titled "Navigational Rules, International-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 Naviga-
tion" (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 international
signal for distress. "MAYDAY" should NEVER
be used unless there is grave or imminent dan-
ger, and you are in need of immediate assis-
tance.
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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, sound one
short blast and pass; port to port. For starboard to star-
board passing, each vessel should sound two short horn
blasts and pass starboard to starboard. See Figure C1.
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