2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook - (Page 45)

RULES OF THE ROAD should do so by turning to starboard (right), reducing speed or stopping. If the give-way boat turns to port it will be turning into the path of the stand-on boat. If the give-way boat speeds up, it will probably just hasten the collision. At night the give-way boat will see the other boat’s port (red) sidelight and the stand-on boat will see the starboard (green) light of the other boat. IF YOU SEE A RED LIGHT, STOP! IF YOU SEE GREEN, PROCEED! Three short blasts means: “I am operating astern propulsion.” Or, in other words, I have put the vessel in reverse, also known as “backing down.” Five or more short blasts is the danger signal. Use it when you doubt that enough action is being taken to avoid collision. One prolonged blast means that a boat is leaving its slip. You may also use this signal to indicate your presence when coming around a bend in a river or channel. Overtaking When one boat comes up behind another boat, we say the passing boat is overtaking the other. The overtaking boat is the give-way boat. The boat being passed is the stand-on boat. The stand-on boat maintains course and speed while the give-way boat must take action by turning either to starboard or port. The give-way boat must also stay out of the stand-on boat’s way until well past and clear. Sailing Rules Avoiding collision gets more complicated when two sailing boats are approaching one another. If two sailboats are risk of collision, one of them must get out of the way of the other as follows: Both have the wind on the same side. The boat which is to windward* shall keep out of the way of the boat which is to leeward;** At night, if you are the give-way boat you will see the other boat’s stern (white) light. If you are the stand-on boat, you will see the other boat’s masthead (white) light and the sidelights. Each has the wind on a different side. The boat which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other; Maneuvering and Warning Signals Safe and competent boaters learn the language of sound signals. Sound signals let boats within sight know how they intend to maneuver, and warn other boats that can’t see them, that they are there. You can also use sound signals to declare danger or distress. If the path of your boat will lead you into close quarters with another boat, you must exchange sound signals. Sound signals are either short blasts or prolonged blasts. Short blasts are one second in duration, and prolonged blasts are four to six seconds. You must learn how to give and recognize the following sound signals which let other boaters know how you intend to maneuver: One short blast means: “I intend to leave you on my port side.” I will alter my course to starboard (right). Two short blasts means: “I intend to leave you on my starboard side.” I will alter my course to port (left). 45 

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of 2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook

2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook
Contents
Introduction
Boats and Motors
Registration of Boats
Equipment
Fueling and Ventilation
Safe Loading and Powering
Preparation for Getting Underway
The Marine Environment
Rules of the Road
Boat Operations
Seamanship
Navigation
Personal Watercraft
Boating Related Activities
Accidents and Emergencies
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter Review Questions Answers

2013 New York Safe Boating Textbook

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