BOATsmart! Base de connaissances du Canada
Module 05 - Navigation & Right-of-way Rules
Navigating at Night Starboard (Right) Approach
If a red and a white light are visible, then another craft is approaching you from the starboard (right) side. In this situation you are the give-way craft and must yield right-of-way. You should take early and substantial action to steer well clear of the other craft. Reduce your speed, change direction and pass at a safe distance behind the other boat.
A simple way to decipher powerboat navigation lights is to remember the following:
- If you see a green light you can ‘go’: another boat is approaching from your port side.
If you see a red light you should ‘stop’: another boat is approaching from your starboard side.
