Recreational Boating Federal Requirements: Operation Procedures

Boaters call navigation rules – the basic laws governing the steering or sailing of a boat – “The Rules of the Road ” These Rules define the roles and responsibilities of vessel operators If all operators followed these rules, most accidents could be avoided The Rules are divided into two parts, Inland and International Inland Rules apply to vessels operating inside the line of demarcation, while International Rules apply outside that line Demarcation lines are printed on most navigational charts and are listed in the Navigation Rules.