NAV RULES #9 (b,c): narrow channels - 9 (b) - “a vessel of less than 20 m in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.” - 9 (c) - “A vessel, engaged in fishing, shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or fairway.”Go to howtoboating.com for a FREE pdf of these navigation rules. 📖 #howtoboating #howto #boating #boat #yachting #yacht #driving #drive #navigation #r

NAV RULE #9 (a-ii): narrow channels - “A power driven vessel operating in narrow channels or fairways on the Great Lakes, western rivers, or water specified by the secretary, and proceeding down bound with a following current shall have the right of way over an upbound vessel, shall propose the manner and place of passage, and shall initiate the maneuvering signals prescribed by rule 34. The vessel proceeding up bound against the current, shall hold as necessary to permit safe passing.”#howtoboa