Cruiser
The nautical rules of the road must be followed to prevent
collisions between vessels. Like traffic laws for automobiles, the
operator is legally required to follow safe operating rules.
The following information outlines only the most basic of the nautical rules of
the road. For more information, contact your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Learn to recognize the different buoys and day markers; they are the
signposts of the waterway. There are 2 primary
marking systems in use in the U.S.; the Uniform State
Waterway Marking System (USWMS) used on inland
waters and maintained by each state, and the Federal
Waterways Marking System (FWMS) used on coastal
waters and rivers and maintained by the U.S. Coast
Guard (USCG). In addition, the FWMS has two
modified systems; Western River Buoyage, and
Intracoastal Waterway Buoyage. Be sure to check with
local authorities on the buoyage system in use.
The only buoys you are permitted to moor to are
mooring buoys. Mooring to a navigation buoy or other
navigational aid or regulatory marker is illegal.
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CAUTION
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BASIC
RULES OF
THE ROAD
MOORING
BUOY
WHITE WITH BLUE BAND
MAY SHOW WHITE
REFLECTOR OR LIGHT
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