2. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 1 Chapter 3 Navigating The Waterways

3. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 2 General responsibility rule. No excuse for neglect of the rules. Departure from rules is OK only to avoid collision Navigation Rules 1 2 3

4. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 3 How To Prevent Collisions Maintain a lookout Maintain safe speed for conditions Practice good seamanship 1 2 3

5. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 4 Navigation Rules Who Has The Right Of Way MILITARY over COMMERCIAL over PLEASURE 1

6. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 5 Navigation Rules Avoiding Collisions With Large Ships Stay out of the channel. Unless you need to be there, leave the deeper water for those who need it. Never anchor in the channel. 1. Get out of the channel. If a large, approaching ship is within two miles, make an obvious move for the side of the channel or outside of the channel. 2.Don’t cut off a ship. If you are crossing the channel, wait for the ship to pass, and if it’s a tugboat, watch for the tow behind. 3.Let the ship know if you’re having trouble. If the engine won’t start, call them on the radio, (channel 13) Or get on the deck and start waving. The Odds are, they are already watching you. 4.In a worse case scenario, (imminent collision) it’s better not to be at anchor. If adrift, the smaller boat may be pushed to one side rather than completely run over.

7. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 6 Navigation Rules Definition of UNDERWAY? NOT TIED TO SHORE NOT AGROUND NOT ANCHORED 1

8. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 7 Navigation Rules RESTRICTED VISIBILTY? FOG MIST RAIN SNOW SMOKE 1

9. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 8 Navigation Rules VESSEL TRANSPORTATION ON WATER (WHO USUALLY HAS THE RIGHT OF WAY?) SAILBOAT POWER BOAT SEAPLANE 1

10. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 9 LIGHTS – POWER DRIVEN BASIC FORWARD – Red & Green ALL AROUND WHITE MODIFIED FOREWARD – Side lights MAST HEAD STERN

11. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 10 Navigation Lights This Boat Sees a Green Light Indicates “ I Stand On” “I have the right of way” This Boat Sees a Red Light Indicates “I Give Way” “The Other Boat Has The Right Of Way” This Boat Sees a White Light. Indicates “ I must Give Way” “The other boat has the right of way”

12. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 11 Sailboat At Night POWER & SAILSAIL ONLY

13. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 12 Anchor Light

14. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 13 SOUND SIGNALS Why have Sound Signals? Communication When do you use them? Meeting Crossing Overtaking Restricted Visibility 1 2

15. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 14 SOUND SIGNALS TWO SETS OF RULES Inland Rules Signals indicate intent Require an answer of agreement International Rules Signals indicate execution No response required unless danger Demarcation Line 1 2 (Maneuvering) 3

16. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 15 SOUND SIGNALS Inland / International Demarcation Line

17. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 16 Short Blast : One Second Prolonged Blast : 4 to 6 Seconds SOUND SIGNALS

18. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 17 SOUND SIGNALS Inland Signals Must Be Answered One Short Blast “I Intend to Pass You On My Port (Left) Side” Two Short Blasts “I Intend to Pass You On My Starboard (Right) Side”

19. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 18 Three Short Blasts Operating In Stern Propulsion (Backing Up) 5 Short Blasts Indicate “Danger or Disagreement” Inland signals must be answered. International Signals announce execution “I Am Turning” (No Answer is Required) SOUND SIGNALS

20. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 19 NAVIGATION RULES SOUND SIGNALS BEND SIGNALS ONE PROLONGED BLAST AT BENDS OR WHEN YOU SUSPECT ANOTHER VESSEL CAN’T SEE YOU! ONE PROLONGED BLAST: 4-6 SECONDS

21. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 20 SOUND SIGNALS

22. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 21 SOUND SIGNALS

23. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 22 SOUND SIGNALS

24. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 23 SOUND SIGNALS

25. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 24 SOUND SIGNALS

26. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 25 RESTRICTED VISIBILITY SOUND SIGNALS UNDERWAY ALL VESSELS “GIVE WAY” TAKE EARLY AND OBVIOUS ACTION TO AVOID COLLISION SOUND SIGNALS - EVERY 2 MINUTES POWER BOATONE PROLONGED SAILBOATONE PROLONGED FOLLOWED BY TWO SHORT BLASTS ADRIFTTWO PROLONGED

27. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 26 RESTRICTED VISIBILITY SOUND SIGNALS ANCHORED >12 METERS - RAPID BELL RINGING FOR 5 SECONDS EVERY MINUTE < 12 METERS - ANY EFFICIENT SOUND SIGNAL EVERY MINUTE (EXAMPLE : ONE SHORT, ONE LONG, ONE SHORT)

28. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 27 Navigation Rules COLLISION COURSE When does a collision course exist? Two vessels on an extended collision course when - Relative bearing remains the same. 1

29. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 28 Meeting Other Boats Navigation Rules Depend On Meeting Situation Head-on Crossing Overtaking Type of Boat Sail Power 1 2 3

30. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 29 Meeting Other Boats Give way vessel Must Alter Course. Take Early and Obvious Action Stand on vessel Must Maintain Course and Speed When do these apply? 1 2 3

31. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 30 Meeting Head On Power Boat to Power Boat Both Boats Give Way Power Boat To Sail Boat Power Boat Gives Way Sail Boat Stands On

32. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. Crossing Situations The Powerboat Crossing From Another Powerboat’s Port Side Must Give Way

33. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 32 Crossing Situations Power Boats Crossing a Sailboat From Either Side Must Give Way When Crossing, Powerboats Always Give Way to Sailboats

34. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 33 Overtaking The Boat Being Overtaken ( the boat in front ) is ALWAYS The Stand On Vessel Power to Power and Power to Sail. Pass on The Side Of Least Risk

35. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 34 NARROW CHANNEL Keep as far to the starboard side of a narrow channel as is safe in order to let other boats pass from either direction.

36. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 35 Navigation Lights

37. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 36 Night Navigation Give way Stand on Give way Stand on

38. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 37 Night Navigation Powerboat at Night Starboard Head On Stern Port You Stand On Both Give Way You Give Way You Give Way Starboard Head On Stern Port You Stand On Both Give WayYou Give WayYou Give Way

39. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 38 Sail Stand on Power Give way Give Way To Sailboat! Sail Stand on Power Give way Sail Stand on Power Give way 123

40. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 39 Night Navigation Make sure navigation lights work Use all round white light at anchor Reduce speed Proceed with caution Be alert Stop if visibility is severely restricted 1 2 3 4 5 6

41. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 40 Note: Length of unlit tow line could be several 100 yards long Lights On Tows

42. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 41 Lights On Tows Tug Pushing 24 Barges on the Mississippi

43. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 42 Note: unlit space of several hundred yards between the lights on the bow and stern Lights On Tows Stern lights Yellow over Yellow Bow light FlashingYellow

44. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 43 Can You Spot The Tow Line?

45. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 44 Flashing yellow Forward portion of barge or vessel being pushed Also red & green bow lights on barge being pushed LIGHTS ON TOWS

46. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 45 White boat is “stand on” boat! Quick Review Which boat is “stand on”? Which boat is “stand on”?

47. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 46 Yellow boat is “stand on” boat! Quick Review Which boat is “stand on”?

48. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 47 Yellow boat is “stand on” boat! Quick Review Which boat is “stand on”?

49. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 48 Yellow boat is “stand on” boat! Quick Review Which boat is “stand on”?

50. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 49 Both boats are “Give Way”! Quick Review Which boat is “stand on”?

51. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 50 Quick Review Give Way, powerboat approaching head on Give Way, approaching a sailboat under sail head on. Give Way, Power boat crossing from the right Give Way, Boat at anchor or overtaking

52. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 51 Quick Review 1.Give Way, Sailboat crossing from the left.

53. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 52 Quick Review Sample Lights Sailboats under power Sailboat at Anchor Mast lights can be very high and out of your field of vision Sailboats Sailing at night will not burn a mast light

54. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 53 What is this? Lights from shore or a bridge can often hide a closer object approaching

55. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 54 What is this? If you don’t know, Slow Down, prepare to Give Way

56. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 55 Extra Lights

57. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 56 Review Exercises When two powerboats meet bow-to- bow, which boat must stay out of the way of the other? The boat closest to the wind. Both boats are give-way vessels. The boat closest to a northerly heading. The boat last to sound its maneuvering signal. 2 a b c d

58. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 57 Review Exercises A powerboat observing another vessel crossing its course from off its starboard side must: speed up to pass ahead of the other vessel. maintain course and speed. take early action to keep clear. signal five short blasts on its whistle. 5 a b c d

59. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 58 Review Exercises When operating in a narrow channel, you must keep your vessel: as close to the outer limit of the channel that lies to your starboard side as is safe and practicable. as close to the center of the channel as is safe and practicable. as close to the outer limit of the channel that lies to your port side as is safe and practicable. with the wind and current on your stern for best control. 6 a b c d

60. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 59 Review Exercises A sailboat with sails raised and operating using engine power is a: vessel not under command. vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. fast vessel. power-driven vessel. 8 a b c d

61. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 60 Review Exercises If you see two white masthead lights in a vertical line, you should be prepared to take action because you are meeting a: surfaced submarine. large sport fisherman. vessel towing or pushing ahead. night-time sail race. 10 a b c d

62. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 61 Review Exercises The signal used when you do not understand the other boater’s intentions is: 1 short blast of the whistle. 5 or more short and rapid blasts of the whistle. shouting “danger!” as loudly as possible. rapid and constant waving of the arms. 11 a b c d

63. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 62 Review Exercises While operating in a thick fog, you hear one prolonged blast every 2 minutes. You proceed slowly and watch for a ____. vessel not under command. vessel engaged in fishing. sailing vessel underway. powerboat underway making way. 12 a b c d

64. Copyright 2005 - Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. 63 End Chapter 3 Part 1