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Right-Of-Way

Notice: In general, boats with less maneuverability have right-of-way

over more agile craft. You must stay clear of the vessel with

right-of-way and pass to his stern.

Privileged Boats

Privileged boats have right-of-way

and can hold course and speed.

Sailboats and boats paddled or rowed

have the right-of-way over motor

boats. Sailboats under power are

considered motorboats. Small

pleasure craft must yield to large

commercial boats in narrow channels.

Burdened Boats

The burdened boat is the boat that

must make whatever adjustments

to course and speed necessary to

keep out of the way of the

privileged boat.

Crossing Situation

In crossing situations, the boat to

the right from the 12 o’clock to

the 4 o’clock position has the

right-of-way. It must hold

course and speed. The

burdened boat keeps clear and

passes behind the privileged

boat. Boats going up and down a river have

the privilege over boats crossing the river.

Figure 1-10. Crossing Situation

Meeting Head-On

Neither boat has the right-of-way in this situation. Both boats should decrease speed,

should turn to the right, and pass port-to-port. However, if both boats are on the left side

of a channel, each vessel should sound two short horn blasts and pass starboard to

starboard.

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