Put in forward gear and turn the steering wheel hard away from the deck to swing in the stern line
Traffic Laws
give-way vs stand-on vessel (power v power)
Meeting head on
both vessels give way
Paths crossing
Vessel on the operator’s port (left) is the give way vessel
Vessel on the operator’s starboard (right) is the stand on vessel
Overtaking
Vessel overtaking is the give way
Power v sailing - power is always the give way
Lights
sidelight green - right
sidelight red - left
stern and all around light - white
When you see green and white (all around light), you are the stand on (the other boat is on your left)
When you see red and white (all around light), you are the give way (the other boat is on your right
When you see red and green, you are both give way
When you see only white (stern light), you are overtaking
If no white lights, it is a sailing vessel, give way
Sound signals can communicate a change in direction to other boaters.
One short blast tells other boaters, “I intend to pass you on my port (left) side.”
Two short blasts tell other boaters, “I intend to pass you on my starboard (right) side.”
Three short blasts tell other boaters, “I am operating astern propulsion.” For some vessels, this tells other boaters, “I am backing up.”
Sound signals let other boaters know where you are located during periods of restricted visibility, such as extreme fog. If you hear the fog signal of a vessel you cannot see, slow to a minimum speed until you are sure there is not a risk of collision.
One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes is the signal used by power-driven vessels when underway.
One prolonged blast plus two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes is the signal used by sailing vessels.
Sound signals are used to warn other boaters or alert them to danger.
One prolonged blast is a warning signal (for example, used when coming around a blind bend or leaving the dock).
Five (or more) short, rapid blasts are used to signal danger or to signal that you do not understand or you disagree with the other boater’s intentions.
Unit 3
Red markers mark the edge of the channel on your starboard side as you enter from the open sea or head upstream
Green markers mark the edge of the channel on your port side as you enter from the open sea or head upstream
Red/green
If green is on top, the preferred channel is to the right.
If red is on top, the preferred channel is to the left.
These also are sometimes referred to as “junction buoys.”
Other buoys
Orange/white
rocks
circle: wake zone
cross: restricted area
arrows: directions to fuel, food
Red/white: safe all sides
Blue/white: for mooring
Black/white: obstructions from there to shore
PWC
you lose steering when you lose power or idle
the pump intake area is dangerous for hands, feet, hair
Unit 4
Improper Distance is operating a vessel at greater than 5 mph when operating within 100 feet of:
The shore
A dock or pier
A raft or float
An anchored or moored vessel
New York law sets the following limits on blood alcohol concentration.
You are considered to be boating while intoxicated if your blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or greater.
In addition to being subject to the limits above, vessel operators under 21 years of age also are subject to “zero tolerance” penalties. “Zero tolerance” is enforced for minors whose blood alcohol concentration is between 0.02% and 0.07%.
New York law requires the following with respect to PFDs.
All vessels (including canoes, kayaks, and rowboats) must have at least one USCG–approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD for each person on board.
In addition to the above requirements, vessels 16 feet in length or longer (except canoes, kayaks, and rowboats) must have one USCG–approved Type IV throwable device on board.
All persons on board a recreational vessel less than 21 feet in length (including canoes, kayaks, and rowboats) must wear a USCG–approved PFD from November 1 to May 1.
New York law requires that all children under 12 years of age wear a USCG–approved Type I, II, or III PFD while on board any vessel less than 65 feet in length (including canoes, kayaks, and rowboats) unless they are in a fully enclosed cabin.
Each person riding on a PWC or being towed behind a vessel must wear a USCG–approved Type I, II, or III PFD.
One Type V PFD may be substituted for any other type if it is specifically approved by the USCG for the activity at hand. Type V PFDs may not be substituted on children weighing less than 90 lbs.
All PFDs must be in good and serviceable condition and readily accessible. The PFDs must be of the proper size for the intended wearer. Sizing for PFDs is based on body weight and chest size.
Type I (best, like out to sea), Type II (orange), Type III (vest), Type IV (non-wearable), Type V (special, like skiing)
Extinguishers are classified by a number and letter symbol. The number tells you how much of a fire the extinguisher can put out, and the letter tells you the type of fire it will extinguish.
Type A fires are of combustible solids such as wood. On Type A extinguishers, the number relates to how many gallons of water the extinguisher is equal to for a Type A fire.
Type B fires are of flammable liquids such as gasoline or oil. On Type B extinguishers, the number tells you the square footage of the fire the extinguisher can put out.
Type C fires are electrical fires. Type C extinguishers do not use numbers.
Lights
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