BOATsmart! Base de connaissances du Canada
Module 05 - Navigation & Right-of-way Rules
Operating Rules - Keeping it Simple
Port: If a power-driven boat approaches your boat from the port sector, maintain your course and speed with caution. You are the stand-on craft.
Starboard: If any vessel approaches your boat from the starboard sector, you must keep out of its way. You are the give-way craft.
Stern: If any vessel approaches your boat from the stern (from behind your boat) you should maintain your speed and course with caution. You are the stand-on craft.
The Danger Zone–Give way zone
Your starboard sector (the sector defined by your green starboard sidelight) is the ‘Danger’ or Give-Way Zone. When another boater sees your green light, he or she has the right-of-way. In this situation you will see the port side of the other boat and its red port sidelight. You must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision.
