Quick study: the lazy man's guide to the Rules of the Road
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A boater can avoid collisions by keeping to the right and giving the right-of-way to a larger boat. Seeing a green light on another vessel's starboard side means it is safe to go around. Signals should be used when overtaking another boat.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1993
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Dire straights
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Boatmen are advised to head straight for the port bow of an oncoming boat in narrow channels. This will force the oncoming vessel to ease out of the middle of the channel. This maneuver is executed with bow cushion and stern suction.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1995
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The incredible walking boat
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Walking a boat is a docking technique for a twin-engine boat which uses prop wash from one engine and backing the other engine to move the boat sideways. The basics of the maneuver are described.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1992
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