Give-way boats are the boats on the left-hand side. The give-way boats have to allow other boats to pass by.
EXPLANATION
The boat that’s on the left-hand side is called the give-way boats. The give-way boats are the ones that should keep clear of “stand-on” vessels. When two boats are on a collision course, the give-way boats are supposed to keep out of the way and have to avoid crossing in front of other the other boats. If you are the give-away boat, it means that you have to mind the speed and allow the stand-on boat to pass by.
These rules about boat navigation are called the navigation rules. The navigation rules are for vessels to establish actions for the boaters to avoid a collision. These navigation rules are made by the US Government Printing Office. The navigation rules can be bought in any boating supply store. It is mandatory for every boat owner to at least own one copy of the navigation rules.
By knowing simple rules, it will help the boaters to stay safe while sailing on the water. There are so many different kinds of boats, styles of boating, and boating activities. It is important to understand what to do if you come upon another vessel and what your obligations are. Vessels mean anything that floats on the water, any kind of transportation on the water.
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Keyword: navigation rules, give-way boats, vessels
Subject: Social Studies
Class: 10-12
Subchapter: Navigation rules
