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2025/2026 latest Update
Length Classes Less than 16 ft (Class A)
16-less than 26 (Class 1)
26-less than 40 (Class 2)
40-less than 65 (Class 3)
'Reserve' position for Fuel Selector Switch Use if you run out of fuel (allows you to return to
shore) and switch it back to 'on' after refueling
Stand-on vessel vessel that should maintain course and speed
Give-way vessel Vessel that must take action (slowing, stopping, or changing course)
"Power vs Power" Meeting head on - both vessels should keep to starboard (right)
"Power vs Sail" Power boat is the give way vessel - sailboat is stand-on
Crossing situations vessel on operators port (left) is give-way
Vessel on operators starboard (right) is stand-on
Sidelights at night AKA Combination lights
Red = Port/Left
Green = Starboard/Right
must be seen from a mile
Sternlight White light at the back
, Masthead light White light shines forward
required by all vessels under engine power
225 degrees
Absence of masthead light indicated a sailboat
All-Round white light On a power driven boat less than 39.4 ft in length, may be used to
combine masthead and sternlight into single light
Serves as anchor light when sidelights are extinguished
360 degrees
mist be seen from 2 miles on a clear night
When you see just a white light You are overtaking, you give way
When you see a green and white light You are the stand-on vessel
When you see a white and red light You must give-way, turn right or slow down
When you see only a red or only a green light Sailboat - you move
Lateral Markers Marks edges of safe water areas
Red color, lights, or even numbers = right side of the channel
Green colors, lights, or odd numbers = left side of the channel
Red and Green colors/lights = preferred channel (If green is on top = preferred channel is to the
right ... if red is on top = preferred channel to left)
2025/2026 latest Update
Length Classes Less than 16 ft (Class A)
16-less than 26 (Class 1)
26-less than 40 (Class 2)
40-less than 65 (Class 3)
'Reserve' position for Fuel Selector Switch Use if you run out of fuel (allows you to return to
shore) and switch it back to 'on' after refueling
Stand-on vessel vessel that should maintain course and speed
Give-way vessel Vessel that must take action (slowing, stopping, or changing course)
"Power vs Power" Meeting head on - both vessels should keep to starboard (right)
"Power vs Sail" Power boat is the give way vessel - sailboat is stand-on
Crossing situations vessel on operators port (left) is give-way
Vessel on operators starboard (right) is stand-on
Sidelights at night AKA Combination lights
Red = Port/Left
Green = Starboard/Right
must be seen from a mile
Sternlight White light at the back
, Masthead light White light shines forward
required by all vessels under engine power
225 degrees
Absence of masthead light indicated a sailboat
All-Round white light On a power driven boat less than 39.4 ft in length, may be used to
combine masthead and sternlight into single light
Serves as anchor light when sidelights are extinguished
360 degrees
mist be seen from 2 miles on a clear night
When you see just a white light You are overtaking, you give way
When you see a green and white light You are the stand-on vessel
When you see a white and red light You must give-way, turn right or slow down
When you see only a red or only a green light Sailboat - you move
Lateral Markers Marks edges of safe water areas
Red color, lights, or even numbers = right side of the channel
Green colors, lights, or odd numbers = left side of the channel
Red and Green colors/lights = preferred channel (If green is on top = preferred channel is to the
right ... if red is on top = preferred channel to left)
