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162 Bass caught
Who has the right of way? in 5 days!

Between Largest
So it appears there are a lot of boat- Captains we all appreciate if you 2 guys - was
ers who are yet confused on who has the would turn your vessel nose/change 2nd week 6# 3 oz.
right of way (and this includes jet skis course well in advance of an upcoming of May
too). I’ve used the diagram below at right “situation” so both vessels know each
for many years, but maybe we need to others intentions and their guests can
simplify it a bit more. enjoy the ride.
If you drive a boat, you are old enough For those of you who have not yet
to drive a car. IF you passed your driv- taken a boating education class, you can
er’s test, you know when you arrive at a help yourself be a safe captain and con-
4-way stop at a tie with another car, the tact America’s Boating Club above. Re-
person to your “right” may proceed first. member, the life you save may be yours...
BOATING is the same basic rule. or mine.
Now remember, you cannot come out
of a canal onto the lake or channel and Vessels
expect people to yield - you yield.

Steve from Maryland
"approaching you"
in this 5# 8 oz. Smallmouth Bass
1st to Go yellow zone have All the bays provide a particular

- or peculiar - type of entertainment.
the “right of way”
Family areas, singles groups, and
under most
the rest of us. See Page 58 for
situations
swim spots.
Navigation Rules:
Right-of-Way and Sound
2nd to Go Signals Page 97 Chapmans’
Piloting, Seamanship, &
Small Boat Handling

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