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RULES OF THE ROAD

Your Yamaha water vehicle is legally con-

sidered a power boat. Operation of this

water vehicle must be in accordance with

the rules and regulations governing the

waterway on which it is used.

Just as there are rules which apply when

you are driving on streets and highways,

there are waterway rules which apply when

you are riding your water vehicle. 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 your

owner’s/operator’s manual are condensed,

and have been provided for your conve-

nience only. Consult your local U.S. Coast

Guard Auxiliary or Department of Motor

Vehicles for a complete set of rules govern-

ing the waters in which you will be riding

your water vehicle.

WARNING

Do not operate the vehicle after sunset or

before dawn. It is not equipped with light-

ing required for night operation. You risk

collision with another boat which could

cause injury or death.

STEERING AND SAILING RULES

AND SOUND SIGNALS

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 which does not have the right-of-way

is called the “give-way” or “burdened” ves-

sel. 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.

Give-Way Vessel

The vessel which does not have the right-of-

way has the duty to take positive and timely

action to stay out of the way of the Stand-On

vessel. Normally, you should not cross in

front of the vessel with the right-of-way. You

should slow down or change directions

briefly and pass behind the other vessel.

You should always move in such a way that

the operator of the other vessel can see

what you are doing.

“The General Prudential Rule”

This rule is called Rule 2 in the International

Rules and says,

‘In obeying and construing these rules due

regard shall be had to all dangers of naviga-

tion and collision, and to any special circum-

stances, which may render a departure from

the above rules necessary in order to avoid

immediate danger.’

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