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Module 05 - Navigating the Waterways
Navigating at Night
Right-of-way and navigation rules are the same whether you’re operating during the day or at night. However, while operating at night or during restricted visibility, you must determine the speed, position and size of other boats according to the navigation lights they exhibit.
Navigation lights must be used on any pleasure craft that operates from sunset to sunrise or during periods of restricted visibility.
The navigation lights you are required to display depend on the following:
- The size of your boat.
- Whether your boat is power-driven, human-powered or sail-powered.
- Whether your boat is underway or at anchor.
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