{"id":2085,"date":"2018-10-08T09:04:16","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T16:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/?p=2085"},"modified":"2018-10-08T09:04:16","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T16:04:16","slug":"inland-navigation-rules-simplified-11-through-18-by-tradewinds-instructor-virginia-l","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/general\/inland-navigation-rules-simplified-11-through-18-by-tradewinds-instructor-virginia-l\/","title":{"rendered":"Inland Navigation Rules \u2013 Simplified! 11 through 18 \u2013 By Tradewinds Instructor Virginia L."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Inland Navigation Rules <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Nav Rules Made Easy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Rules 11 to 18<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the <strong><em>Nav Rules Made Easy<\/em><\/strong> series, we\u2019ll explain each Inland Navigation Rule, with an emphasis on the information that\u2019s most important for recreational sailing in the San Francisco Bay.\u00a0 We won\u2019t include portions of the rules that are highly technical and intended for commercial mariners.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: If you travel more than one mile outside the Golden Gate Bridge or if you charter a boat in another country, the International Rules apply.\u00a0 Many of the International Rules are exactly the same as the Inland Rules.\u00a0 However, there are also a few that contain important and significant differences from Inland.\u00a0 Make sure that you study and learn International Rules if you are traveling in international waters.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This is just a simplified summary of the rules.\u00a0 To get detailed information, please refer to the <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook from Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Rule 11 \u2013 Application <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rules 12 to 18 apply when boats on the water are able to see each other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Rule 12 \u2013 Sailing vessels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When two sailboats are at risk of collision, there are rules to clarify which boat gives way.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If one sailboat is on starboard tack and the other one is on port tack, the port tack boat gives way to the boat on starboard tack.\n<p>The boat with the wind on the starboard side is the \u201cstand on\u201d vessel.\u00a0 The boat with the wind on the port side must stay out of the way of the starboard tack boat.<\/li>\n<li>If two sailboats are both on the same tack (does not matter whether that is starboard or port), the upwind boat gives way to the boat downwind. The upwind boat is called the \u201cwindward\u201d vessel, and the downwind boat is the \u201cleeward\u201d vessel.<\/li>\n<li>If you are sailing on port tack and can\u2019t figure out if the other boat is on port or starboard tack, assume they are on starboard tack and stay out of the way.<\/li>\n<li>A sailboat is on starboard tack when the mainsail is on the port side. The boat is on port tack when the main is on the starboard side.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Rule 13 \u2013 Overtaking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are overtaking or passing another boat, you must stay clear of the boat being overtaken.\u00a0 Your boat is the \u201cgive-way\u201d boat, and the overtaken boat is the \u201cstand-on\u201d boat.<\/p>\n<p>If you are under sail and overtake a power boat, you are the \u201cgive-way\u201d vessel, and the power boat is the \u201cstand-on\u201d vessel.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure whether you are overtaking another boat, assume that you are overtaking and give way to the other boat.<\/p>\n<p>Continue to give way until you are well past the other boat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rule 14 \u2013 Head-on situation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This rule applies to power boats.<\/p>\n<p>Note:\u00a0 If you are on a sailboat using engine power, you are a power boat.<\/p>\n<p>If two power boats are on course to meet head-on, each boat alters course to starboard so that the boats pass port side to port side.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure if you\u2019re going to meet head-on, assume that you will be meeting and alter course to starboard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rule 15 \u2013 Crossing situation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This rule applies to power boats.<\/p>\n<p>When two power boats are crossing and there is risk of collision, the boat on the port side gives way to the boat on the starboard side.\u00a0 The boat on the starboard side is the stand-on vessel.<\/p>\n<p>The give-way boat should not cross in front of the stand-on boat.\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rule-15.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2088\" src=\"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rule-15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"946\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rule-15.png 946w, https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rule-15-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rule-15-768x274.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rule 16 \u2013 Action by give-way vessel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When your boat is the \u201cgive-way\u201d vessel, you are required to change course or speed to avoid a collision.<\/p>\n<p>Make course changes obvious enough so the other vessel can clearly see that you are altering course to avoid them, and soon enough to avoid the other boat\u2019s skipper getting nervous.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rule 17 \u2013 Action by stand-on vessel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When your boat is the \u201cstand-on\u201d vessel, maintain your course and speed.\u00a0 By maintaining your course and speed, you become predictable for the \u201cgive-way\u201d vessel.\u00a0 The give-way vessel moves to get out of the way based on your position.<\/p>\n<p>If you are the \u201cstand-on\u201d vessel and the \u201cgive-way\u201d vessel does not change course or speed to get out of your way, then you immediately change course or speed to avoid a collision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rule 18 \u2013 Responsibilities between vessels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The navigation rules provides a clearly defined structure to follow regarding the various types of vessels and who gives way.\u00a0 In this structure, it\u2019s important to understand the meaning of \u201cVessels Restricted in their Ability to Maneuver\u201d.\u00a0 This is a technical definition.\u00a0 It means that the boat is actively engaged in work that results in limited maneuverability.\u00a0 Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A buoy tender working on a buoy<\/li>\n<li>A pilot boat transferring a pilot to another vessel<\/li>\n<li>A boat towing another boat and the tow arrangement makes maneuverability difficult<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is also important to understand the term: \u201cVessel Not Under Command\u201d.\u00a0 A vessel not under command is a boat or water craft that can\u2019t be steered and cannot get out of the way of another boat.<\/p>\n<p>Hierarchy of vessels:<\/p>\n<p>On open water when vessels can see each other, and there is not an \u201covertaking\u201d situation, here is the order we follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seaplanes give way to all other vessels<\/li>\n<li>Power driven boats give way to all vessels except seaplanes<\/li>\n<li>Sailboats give way to\n<ul>\n<li>Fishing boat actively fishing with lines and nets out<\/li>\n<li>Vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver<\/li>\n<li>Vessels not under command<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Fishing boats actively fishing give way to\n<ul>\n<li>Vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver<\/li>\n<li>Vessels not under command<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver give way to\n<ul>\n<li>Vessels not under command<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To help understand the arrangement of who gives way to whom, please review this diagram:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rule-18.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2086\" src=\"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rule-18-1024x840.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rule-18-1024x840.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rule-18-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rule-18-768x630.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rule-18.png 1117w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The \u201chierarchy of vessels\u201d is an important concept to master if you\u2019re going to be out on the water.<\/p>\n<p>Here it is again in a more simplified version:<\/p>\n<p>Not Under Command<\/p>\n<p>Restricted in Ability to Maneuver<\/p>\n<p>Fishing<\/p>\n<p>Sailing<\/p>\n<p>Power<\/p>\n<p>Seaplanes<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a mnemonic to help you remember the order of vessels:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/nrfs.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2089\" src=\"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/nrfs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/nrfs.png 303w, https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/nrfs-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\"><strong><em>N<\/em><\/strong><em>utty<\/em><\/td>\n<td width=\"276\">Not Under Command<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\"><strong><em>R<\/em><\/strong><em>abbits<\/em><\/td>\n<td width=\"276\">Restricted in Ability to Maneuver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\"><strong><em>F<\/em><\/strong><em>rom<\/em><\/td>\n<td width=\"276\">Fishing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\"><strong><em>S<\/em><\/strong><em>pace<\/em><\/td>\n<td width=\"276\">Sailing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\"><strong><em>P<\/em><\/strong><em>refer <\/em><\/td>\n<td width=\"276\">Power<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"174\"><strong><em>S<\/em><\/strong><em>trawberries<\/em><\/td>\n<td width=\"276\">Seaplanes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rules-11-18.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2087\" src=\"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rules-11-18-1024x957.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rules-11-18-1024x957.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rules-11-18-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rules-11-18-768x718.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rules-11-18.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inland Navigation Rules Nav Rules Made Easy Rules 11 to 18 In the Nav Rules Made Easy series, we\u2019ll explain each Inland Navigation Rule, with an emphasis on the information that\u2019s most important for recreational sailing in the San Francisco &hellip; <a 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