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72 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Overtaking and Passing Situation: Navigation Rules j The navigation rules or nautical "rules of the road" are like highway traffic laws. They dictate who has the right-of-way when boats meet in open water. As the boat operator you are obligated to know and obey these rules. They are also legally binding on boat operators. This section provides basic navigation rules. We recommend that you obtain more information on navigation rules and navigation aids from your state when registering your craft. If you have never owned a boat before, an excellent introduction to the arts of boat handling and seamanship can be obtained from the U.S. Power Squadrons, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, or other volunteer organizations. In nautical terms, the stand-on (privileged) boat has the right of way; and the give-way (burdened) boat must give way. Whenever you come near another boat, be cautious and use common sense. You cannot rely on other boaters to know or follow these rules. Sailboats: Sailboats have right-of-way over power boats in nearly all cases. Stay clear of these craft and do not create a wake which may cause them trouble. Give-way (Burdened) Vessel Overtaking Stand-on (Privileged) Vessel Being Overtaken If you are overtaking and passing another boat, the boat being passed has right-of-way, and you are required to stay clear.

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72
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
j
Navigation Rules
The navigation rules or nautical "rules of the road"
are like highway traffic laws. They dictate who has
the right-of-way when boats meet in open water. As
the boat operator you are obligated to know and
obey these rules. They are also legally binding on
boat operators.
This section provides basic navigation rules. We
recommend that you obtain more information on
navigation rules and navigation aids from your state
when registering your craft. If you have never owned
a boat before, an excellent introduction to the arts
of boat handling and seamanship can be obtained
from the U.S. Power Squadrons, the U.S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary, or other volunteer organizations.
In nautical terms, the stand-on (privileged) boat
has the right of way; and the give-way (burdened)
boat must give way. Whenever you come near an-
other boat, be cautious and use common sense. You
cannot rely on other boaters to know or follow these
rules.
Sailboats:
Sailboats have right-of-way over power boats in
nearly all cases.
Stay clear of these craft and do
not create a wake which may cause them trouble.
Overtaking and Passing Situation:
Give-way (Burdened)
Stand-on (Privileged)
Vessel Overtaking
Vessel Being Overtaken
If you are overtaking and passing another boat,
the boat being passed has right-of-way, and you are
required to stay clear.