Rules of the road
Article Abstract:
Boaters must practice defensive driving to avoid being involved in one of the 3,000 collisions reported each year. Classifications of rules affecting boaters are reviewed, and rules on basic seamanship and safe speed are discussed.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1995
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Dead reckoning
Article Abstract:
Dead reckoning is a technique for plotting a boat's course on a chart through calculations using true course, speed and elapsed time. Rules for labeling lines, points, direction, speed and position are presented.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1995
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Close encounters
Article Abstract:
Captains of boats must adhere to the rules of the road on seamanship to maintain the safety of his boat and passengers. Rules on collision avoidance, bridge openings and restricted-visibility are presented.
Publication Name: Motor Boating & Sailing
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0027-1799
Year: 1995
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