The One-Minute Guide to the Nautical Rules of the Road

by Wing, Charlie

• ISBN13: 9780071479233
• ISBN10: 0071479236
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-29
• Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Summary

Your quick-access guide to international andU.S. boating rulesThe U.S. Coast Guard requires every boat morethan 39-feet long to carry a copy of the nauticalrules of the road onboard. Here's one that is convenientand handy enough for quick reference on thewater. This bestselling guide includes the full text of the original rules, and Charlie Wing's clear, rule-by-rule translations make them easy to follow. It also includes a "One-Minute Guide Decision Tree" and a brief overview of the rules' intent to give you a good idea of what to do in any common situation.

Author Biography

Charlie Wing has written top-selling books on home maintenance and remodeling as well as boating. Wing lived aboard a cruising sailboat for six years.

Table of Contents

Introduction	9	(1)
How to Use this Book	10	(2)
Part One What Every Boater Needs to Know
Important Definitions	12	(1)
Do the Rules Apply to Me?	13	(1)
How Am I Responsible?	14	(1)
Does My Boat Need a Lookout?	15	(1)
What Is a Safe Speed?	15	(1)
Determining Risk of Collision	16	(2)
Action to Avoid Collision	18	(2)
In a Narrow Channel or Fairway	20	(1)
Traffic Separation Schemes	21	(3)
Overtaking	24	(2)
Power-Driven Vessels Meeting Head-On	26	(1)
Power-Driven Vessels Crossing	27	(1)
Two Sailboats Meeting	28	(1)
Mixed Vessel Types---The Pecking Order	28	(1)
Fog Situation	29	(2)
Sounds---Blow Your Own Horn	31	(1)
Lights---What Can They Tell You?	32	(10)
VHF Radio	42	(1)
Part Two International and Inland Rules
General	43	(111)
Rule 1 Application	43	(2)
Rule 2 Responsibility	45	(1)
Rule 3 General Definitions	46	(3)
Steering and Sailing Rules
Section 1 Conduct of Vessels in Any Condition of Visibility
Rule 4 Application	49	(1)
Rule 5 Lookout	49	(2)
Rule 6 Safe Speed	51	(2)
Rule 7 Risk of Collision	53	(2)
Rule 8 Action to Avoid Collision	55	(2)
Rule 9 Narrow Channels	57	(3)
Rule 10 Traffic Separation Schemes	60	(2)
Section 2 Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another
Rule 11 Application	62	(1)
Rule 12 Sailing Vessels	63	(2)
Rule 13 Overtaking	65	(2)
Rule 14 Head-on Situation	67	(2)
Rule 15 Crossing Situation	69	(2)
Rule 16 Action by Give-Way Vessel	71	(1)
Rule 17 Action by Stand-On Vessel	71	(2)
Rule 18 Responsibilities Between Vessels	73	(2)
Section 3 Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
Rule 19 Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility	75	(3)
Lights and Shapes
Rule 20 Application	78	(1)
Rule 21 Definitions	79	(1)
Rule 22 Visibility of Lights	80	(2)
Rule 23 Power-Driven Vessels Underway	82	(1)
Rule 24 Towing and Pushing	83	(2)
Rule 25 Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under Oars	85	(1)
Rule 26 Fishing Vessels	86	(1)
Rule 27 Vessels Not Under Command or Restricted in Their Ability to Maneuver	87	(1)
Rule 28 Vessels Constrained by Their Draft	88	(1)
Rule 29 Pilot Vessels	89	(1)
Rule 30 Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground	89	(1)
Rule 31 Seaplanes	90	(1)
Sound and Light Signals
Rule 32 Definitions	90	(1)
Rule 33 Equipment for Sound Signals	91	(1)
Rule 34 Maneuvering and Warning Signals	92	(3)
Rule 35 Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility	95	(2)
Rule 36 Signals to Attract Attention	97	(1)
Rule 37 Distress Signals	97	(1)
Rule 38 Exemptions	98	(2)
Annexes
Annex I: Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes	100	(7)
Annex II: Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity	107	(1)
Annex III: Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances	108	(4)
Annex IV: Distress Signals	112	(1)
Annex V: Pilot Rules (Inland Only)	113	(3)
Interpretive Rules	116	(1)
COLREGS Demarcation Lines	117	(20)
Penalty Provisions	137	(4)
Alternative Compliance	141	(3)
Waters Specified By the Secretary	144	(1)
Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations	145	(7)
Legal Citations	152	(1)
Conversion Table	153	(1)
Index	154