Navigation Rules - Regal 2700 Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 2

NAVIGATION RULES

Right Of Way
1. Cross waves at right angles.
2. When caught in heavy water or squalls, head either directly into the
waves or at a slight angle. Reduce speed, but maintain enough power
to maneuver your boat safely.
3. Keep your speed under control. Respect the rights of other boaters
engaged in all water sports. Give them a "wide berth".
4. Whenever meeting a boat head on, keep to the right where possible.
5. When two boats cross, the boat to the right (starboard) has the right
of way.
6. When overtaking or passing, the boat being passed has the right of
way.
In general, boats with less maneuverability have right-of-way over
more agile craft. The skipper must keep his craft clear of the following
vessels:
• A vessel not under command or aground; due to their
circumstances, these vessels have no maneuverability.
• A vessel restricted in its maneuverability; these vessels usually
are performing work which limits their maneuverability such as
surveying, dredging, laying pipe or cable, or servicing navigational
markers among others.
• A vessel engaged in fishing; these include boats fishing with
lines, trawls or nets, but not trolling lines.
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