right of way

timangiel · #1 (**permalink**) 06-07-2007

If anyone knows of a good educational website that explains the rules of right of way, would you please post a link? Thanks in advance.

Freesail99 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-07-2007

Do not pass go, do not collect $200.00. I suggest you take a boaters safety course. Most states now require them anyway.

williamconnor · #3 (**permalink**) 06-07-2007

Coast Guard Safety

sailingdog · #4 (**permalink**) 06-07-2007

Try this site: LINK

btrayfors · #5 (**permalink**) 06-07-2007

Navigation Rules are here:

Navigation Rules Online

pmoyer · #6 (**permalink**) 06-07-2007

My kids got me a 365-day sailing knowlege calendar for Christmas. So every day I get to test myself. One of the questions was, "According to the Coast Guard, what percentage of recreational boaters have a rudimentary understanding of the rules of the road?" Answer? Ten percent.

I was depressed. Always assume the other guy a) doesn't see you, or b) thinks he's the stand-on vessel. Sort of like riding a motorcycle....

So be one of those 10 percent - take at least a boating safety course!

Cheers!

mwrohde · #7 (**permalink**) 06-07-2007

I learned last Saturday night "the 50' rental houseboat has right-of-way". I yelled at him, though.

bestfriend · #8 (**permalink**) 06-07-2007

Theres this:
Learn the Racing Rules of Sailing - Guide to R-O-W Rules
and this:
Rules In Brief

CapnHand · #9 (**permalink**) 06-08-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwrohde

I learned last Saturday night "the 50' rental houseboat has right-of-way". I yelled at him, though.

1000 foot freighters also have the right of way.

cajunpie · #10 (**permalink**) 06-08-2007

pmoyer, I would be interested in knowing where your kids got the sailing knowledge calendar. Sounds like a great gift idea. Can you find out and let me know. Thanks!