- Sea-Doo 2009 Jet Ski Operator's Guide

RULES OF THE ROAD
Operating Rules
Operating a w a tercraft can be com-
pared with driving unmarked highways
and roads. To prevent collisions or
avoid other boaters, a system of oper-
ating rules must be followed. It’s not
only common sense... it’s the law!
Generally keep to your right and safely
avoid other craft by keeping a safe dis-
tance from other craft, people and ob-
jects.
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Starboard
Port
Stern
Bow
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1
TYPICAL
1. RED light
2. G REE N light (yield zone)
Crossing
Giverightofwaytocraftaheadand
to your right. Never cross in front of a
boat.
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TYPICAL
Meeting Head-On
Keep right.
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TYPICAL
Passing
Give right of w ay to other craft and
keep clear.
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TYPICAL
Navigation System
Navigational aids, such as signs or
buoys, ca n assist you identify safe w a-
ters. B uoys will indicate w hether you
should keep to the right (starboard) or
to the left (port) of the buoy or to which
channel you can continue. They may
also indicate whether you are entering
a restricted or controlled area such as a
no wake or speed zone. They may also
indicate hazards or pertinent boating
information. Markers maybe located
on shore or on the water. They can also
indicate speed limits, no power craft or
boating, anchorage and other useful
information. (The shape of each t ype
of marker will provide assistance).
Make sure you know and understand
the n avigation system applicable to
the w aterways where you intend to
use the watercraft.
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SAFETY INF
ORMATION
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