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BASIC RULES OF THE ROAD

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RULES OF THE ROAD

Operation of your boat must be in accordance with the

rules and regulations governing the waterway on

which it is used. Just as there are rules that apply

when you are driving on streets and highways, there

are waterway rules that apply when you are operating

your boat. These rules are used internationally, and

are also enforced by the United States Coast Guard

and local agencies. You should be aware of these

rules, and follow them whenever you encounter

another vessel on the water.

Several sets of rules prevail according to geographic

location, but are all basically the same as the

International Rules of the Road. The rules presented

here in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual are

condensed, and have been provided for your

convenience only. Consult your local U.S. Coast

Guard Auxiliary or Department of Motor Vehicles for a

complete set of rules governing the waters in which

you will be operating your boat.

Steering and Sailing Rules

Whenever two vessels on the water meet one another,

one vessel has the right-of-way; it is called the “stand-

on” vessel. The vessel that 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 what each vessel should do.

Stand-On Vessel

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.

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