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RULES OF THE ROAD
or other apparatus that doesn't limit or restrict the maneuverability
of the boat.
** A power driven vessel pulling a water skier, tuber etc. is not
considered restricted in its ability to maneuver. It is still considered a
power driven vessel.

Many on-water situations will involve more than two boats
operating under less than ideal conditions. All mariners
should exercise good seamanship and operate at a safe
speed. If you are ever in doubt as to the intentions of another
boat, immediately sound the danger signal, reduce your
speed, stop, or reverse the engines until the risk of collision
passes.
If you are the stand-on boat in any situation you must hold
course and speed-until it becomes apparent to you that the
action of the give-way boat alone cannot avoid a collision.
Don't be stubborn! Even if you are entitled to maintain your
course and speed, be prepared to yield. Remember that your
fellow boaters may not know these rules as well as you do
and may not know the correct action to take.

Unable to determine. If a boat with the wind on the port
side sees a boat to windward* and cannot determine
whether the wind is on the other boat's port or leeward**
side, the leeward boat shall keep out of the way of the
other.
*the windward side shall be deemed to be the side opposite on
which the mainsail is carried.

The Rules of the Road don't address kayaks, canoes or
other manually propelled craft. Good seamanship, common
courtesy and consideration of any special circumstances
should dictate which boat gives way when a sailing or motor
boat encounters a manually propelled craft.

**the leeward side shall be deemed to be the side on which the
mainsail is carried

Responsibility Between Vessels

Restricted Visibility

Whether or not you must get your boat out of the way
of another depends on where your boat fits with in
the hierarchy of boats. In general, boats that are more
maneuverable have the responsibility to keep out of the way
of less maneuverable boats.

Restricted visibility means any condition in which fog,
mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sand storms, or any
other similar circumstance limits your ability to see your
surroundings clearly. Boats not in sight of one another when
navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility must
travel at a speed that is safe in the prevailing conditions. If
you are operating a power-driven boat in restricted visibility
conditions, have the engines ready for immediate maneuver
in case you suddenly see another boat or a hazard. If your
radar detects another object, indicating there is a risk of
collision, you must take action to avoid the collision in ample
time.

Who has the responsibility to move out
of the way?
Boats with a lower priority must keep out of the way of boats
with a higher priority unless being overtaken.

Highest Priority
a. A boat not under command (unable to maneuver)

If you hear another boat's fog signal and it seems to be
coming from forward of your beam, reduce your speed. Keep
going as slowly as you are able while staying on course, and
navigate with extreme caution until the risk of collision has
passed.

b. A boat restricted in its ability to maneuver**
c. A boat engaged in fishing*
d. A sailing boat
e. A power driven boat

Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility

f. Sea plane

If you're operating in conditions of restricted visibility, such as
fog, heavy rain, snow, etc., all motor boats making way must
sound a prolonged blast (4-6 seconds duration) on the horn
or whistle once every two minutes. Sailboats in conditions of
restricted visibility must sound one prolonged blast followed
by two short blasts. Boats less than 12 meters (39ft.) in length
that can't give this signal must make some other efficient
sound signal once every two minutes.

Lowest Priority
In an overtaking situation the overtaking boat is the give-way
boat regardless of the hierarchy of boats.
A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of
all boats and avoid impeding their navigation. However, in
the circumstances where risk of collision exists, a seaplane
shall comply with the Rules of the Road.

If you are at anchor in restricted visibility you must ring the
ship's bell rapidly for a period of five seconds at least every
minute. Boats that can't give this signal must make some
other efficient sound signal at intervals of at least two minutes.

* A boat engaged in fishing usually means a commercial fishing
boat. It doesn't mean sport fishing with rod and reel, trolling lines

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