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OPERATION
Navigational Rules
This watercraft must be operated in accordance with all navigational
rules and regulations governing it and the waterway on which it’s
operated. These rules are used and enforced internationally, as well as
by the U.S . Coast Guard and local law enforcement. Any operator of
this watercraft should be aware of these rules and s hould obey them
when encountering other vessels.
The following rules are condensed and are provided only for your
convenience. Consult a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or Department of
Motor Vehicles for a complete set of rules governing the waters where
you’ll be riding. You may also obtain this information when registering
your watercraft.
Right-of-way and Give-way
In nautical terms t he stand-on (privileged) vessel has the right-of-way
and the give-way (burdened) vessel must yield or give way.
Stand-on Vessel
The vessel with the right-of-way has the duty t o continue its course and
speed, except to avoid an immediate collision. By maintaining course
and speed, other vessels should be able t o determine how best to avoid
interfering with its course.
Give -way Vessel
The give-way vessel is responsible for t aking positive action t o stay
clear of the s tand-on vessel. Give-way vessels should not cross in front
of stand-on vessels. The give-way vessel should slow down or change
direction briefly and cross behind the stand-on vessel. The give-way
vessel’s actions should be clear and understandable by the stand-on
vessel.
Rule 2
Rule 2 is “The Gene r al Prudentia l Rule” of the Inter nationa l Rule. This
rule states that all opera tors have the responsibility of taking ac tion to
avoid a collision. All vessels involved in a potential collision become
give- wa y vesse ls.
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