| Chapter 6: Rules of the Road |
| Overview & Goals |
| Introduction |
| Where & When the Rules Apply |
| Definitions |
| Four General Themes Within the Rules |
| Right-of-way by Boat Rank |
| Right-of-way for Vessels of Equal Rank (excluding sail) |
| Right-of-way for Between Sailing Vessels |
| Inland Compared to International Rules |
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- Three Basic Differences
- Inland & International Sound Signals
- Inland Radio and Light Signals
- Boats Crossing
- Boats Meeting
- Boats Overtaking
- Western Rivers
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| Narrow Channels, International |
| Traffic Separation Schemes, International |
| Reduced Visibility, International & Inland |
| Special Situations not Covered by the Rules |
| Signals & Vessel Size |
| Lights, Sounds and Shapes |
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- Lights and Shapes
- When Displayed
- Lights Defined
- Lights, Sounds and Shapes by Right-of-way Rank
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| Distress Signals |
| Safety Equipment |
| Can the Rules-of-the-Road Protect You? Not by Themselves. A True Story |
| Why the Rules-of-the-Road, Alone, Will Not Protect Your Recreational Boat |
| Highlights