All vessels are required to display a white light visible from all directions whenever they are moored or anchored outside a designated mooring area between sunset and sunrise.
Q. Is it illegal to jump off a moving boat?
No riding on the bow, gunwale or transom of any vessel. Jumping or attempting to jump the wake of another vessel within 100 feet of the other vessel is prohibited by law.
Table of Contents
- Q. Is it illegal to jump off a moving boat?
- Q. How do you approach a dock without wind?
- Q. What is an important factor to consider when approaching a dock?
- Q. What action should you take if carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected on your vessel?
- Q. What does it mean when you only see a red and green light on another boat?
- Q. Who has right of way port or starboard?
- Q. What determines right of way in boating?
- Q. What causes the most collisions while boating?
Q. How do you approach a dock without wind?
Docking With No Wind or Current
- Approach the dock slowly at a narrow angle (about 20 degrees).
- When close enough, have a passenger step on shore and secure the bow line.
- Swing the stern in with a line or boat hook, and secure it.
Q. What is an important factor to consider when approaching a dock?
The main factor to consider when planning your vessel’s approach to a dock is the strength of the wind or current.
Q. What action should you take if carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected on your vessel?
Treatment
- Move the person immediately to fresh air in an open area. Open doors and windows, turn off gas appliances and leave the boat;
- Go to the hospital.
- Call 911 or another local emergency number for immediate medical attention;
- Do not reboard the boat until you receive an expert opinion (ex: firefighters).
Q. What does it mean when you only see a red and green light on another boat?
Powerboat A: When only red and green lights are visible, you are approaching a sailboat head-on. Give way to your starboard side. Give way to your starboard side. Sailboat B: When white and green lights are visible, you are approaching the starboard side of a powerboat.
Q. Who has right of way port or starboard?
If another vessel is approaching you from the port — or left — side of your boat, you have the right of way and should maintain your speed and direction. 2. If a vessel is aiming to cross your path and they’re on your starboard — or right — side, they have the right of way.
Q. What determines right of way in boating?
Your starboard sector (the sector defined by your green starboard sidelight) is the ‘Danger’ or Give-Way Zone. When another boater sees your green light, he or she has the right-of-way. In this situation you will see the port side of the other boat and its red port sidelight.
Q. What causes the most collisions while boating?
Statistics show that operator inattention and distraction is the leading cause of boating accidents. Improper lookout was another factor contributing to accidents. If possible, a lookout on the boat should be designated to watch out for threats or hazards that the boat operator might miss.
