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requirements of the Inland Navigational
Rules Act of 1980.
Refer to the United States Coast Guard
publication
“Navigational Rules, Interna-
tional-Inland”
for specific requirements of
sound signaling devices.
Navigation Lights
The United States Coast Guard requires
all boats that are operated during the
hours of darkness or when visibility is
impaired, be equipped with navigation
lights that are illuminated. Observe all
rules of navigation when meeting or pass-
ing another vessel. DO NOT operate your
yacht at high speeds during night opera-
tion or when visibility is impaired. A good
rule to follow is to NEVER operate your
yacht at a greater speed than that which
would prevent you from stopping within
the distance of your visibility.
Always use common sense and good
judgement when operating your yacht at
night or during restricted visibility.
Refer to the United States Coast Guard
publication
“Navigational Rules, Interna-
tional-Inland”
for specific navigational
lighting requirements.
Additional Safety Equipment
You should consider having additional
equipment on board your yacht to help
make your cruising experience safer and
more enjoyable. Some examples of this
additional equipment are as follows:
✔ Anchor with chain and/or line.
✔ Boat hook.
✔ Bucket and sponge.
✔ Commonly used spare parts, such as
hose clamps, spark plugs, etc.
✔ Compass.
✔ Docking lines.
✔ Engine and accessory manuals.
✔ Extra keys.
✔ Extra V-belts.
✔ Fenders.
✔ First aid kit.
✔ Flashlight with extra batteries.
✔ Manually operated bilge pump.
✔ Navigational charts for your cruising area.
✔ Owner’s Manual.
✔ Replacement light bulbs.
✔ Ship-to-Shore radio.
✔ Spare fuel and oil filters.
✔ Spare propeller with fastening hardware.
✔ Tool kit.
Navigation Rules of the Road
Navigating your yacht is much the same
as driving an automobile. Operating either
one responsibly means complying with a
set of rules intended to prevent accidents.
Just as you assume other automobile
drivers know the rules of the road and
expect them to abide by them, other
boaters assume the same of you. As a