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Safety information

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trawls are considered to be “fishing vessels”

under the International Rules. Vessels with

trolling lines are not considered fishing ves-

sels. Fishing vessels have the right-of-way

regardless of position. Fishing vessels can-

not, however, impede the passage of other

vessels in narrow channels.

Sailing vessel right-of-way

Sailing vessels should normally be given the

right-of-way. The exceptions to this are:

1. When the sailing vessel is overtaking the

power-driven vessel, the power-driven

vessel has the right-of-way.

2. Sailing vessels should keep clear of any

fishing vessel.

3. In a narrow channel, a sailing vessel

should not hamper the safe passage of

a power-driven vessel that can navigate

only in such a channel.

Reading buoys and other markers

The waters of the United States are marked

for safe navigation by the lateral system of

buoyage. Simply put, buoys and markers

have an arrangement of shapes, colors,

numbers and lights to show which side of the

buoy a boater should pass on when navigat-

ing in a particular direction. The markings on

these buoys are oriented from the perspec-

tive of being entered from seaward (the boat-

er is going towards the port). This means that

red buoys are passed on the starboard

(right) side when proceeding from open wa-

ter into port, and black buoys are to port (left)

side. When navigating out of port, your posi-

tion with respect to the buoys should be re-

versed; red buoys should be to port and

black buoys to starboard.

Many bodies of water used by boaters are

entirely within the boundaries of a particular

state. The Uniform State Waterway Marking

System has been devised for these waters.

This system uses buoys and signs with dis-

tinctive shapes and colors to show regulatory

or advisory information. These markers are

white with black letters and orange boarders.

They signify speed zones, restricted areas,

danger areas, and general information.

Remember, markings may vary by geo-

graphic location. Always consult local boat-

ing authorities before driving your boat in

unfamiliar waters.

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