Rules of the Road

If all boats follow the RULES OF THE ROAD, they should operate safely…

Visual Distress Signals

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Post a Look Out

Maintain a proper lookout Designate someone to help you watch for dangers from any direction

Maintain a Safe Speed

Maintain a safe speed for the area and water conditions Take into account - Visibility - Other traffic - Ability to maneuver - Water conditions

Alert Locate All must be:

Type A - Parachute flare Type B - Multi-star flare Type C - Hand-held flare Type D: Smoke flare

It is your responsibility to take action in enough time to avoid a collision

Avoid a Collision

Right of “Weight”

The boat who can manoeuver (move) the easiest gives way to the boat who has the most difficult time moving Power gives way to sail, paddle craft, like kayaks, canoes and SUP’s Sail gives way to paddle No one has rights over a large ship, like a ferry or freighter

Approaching from an angle Head On Overtaking

Passing Safely

Type B - Multi-star flare: easily seen from water, land and air. Must emit a red light.

Type B - Multi-star flare: easily seen from water, land and air. Must emit a red light.

Rules Of The Road

Canadian Buoy System

Aids are often used together to help you follow natural and improved channels Provide a continuous system of charted markers for coastal cruising

Floating buoys Day Beacons Show the port and starboard sides of a safe route to be followed

Lateral Markers

Marker with a circle and black text Provide information on the speed limit and no wake zones

Control Markers

Danger Markers

Marker with a diamond and cross Indicate areas NOT to enter

Hazard Markers

Markers with a diamond. Yellow balls, homemade markers Indicate hazards such as shoals, isolated rocks

Information Markers

Marker with a square Provide local information like campsites, marinas, etc

The Key to Safely Navigating

ALWAYS do what you must to avoid a collision It is your responsibility by law

Keep a good look out Understand the basic rules of the road Take responsibility of avoiding a collision job one

RULES OF THE ROAD