There are rules that apply to boats on the water, just like cars on the road. It's important to learn these rules to avoid collision and maintain your safety and the safety of others on the water. This sea yarn is a fun and easy way to help you remember the rules of the road at sea. Rules to remember when two vessels meet
When power meets power
When power meets sail
When sail meets sail
When things go wrong
Use the concept of the "Imaginary Line" to help you determine whether you are travelling upstream or downstream on a river or when entering a port or harbour so that you pass channel marks on the correct side. Rule 11 Rules in this section apply to vessels in sight of one another. Rule 12 Sailing vessels
Rule 13 Overtaking
Rule 14 Head-on situation
Rule 15 Crossing situation When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel. Rule 16 Action by give-way vessel Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear. Rule 17 Action by stand-on vessel
Rule 18 Responsibilities between vessels Except where Rules 9, 10 and 13 otherwise require:
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