Learn to Sail

Lookout Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the

Section 1: Conduct of vessels in any condition of visibility. Application Rules in this section apply in any conditions of visibility.

Definitions (a) The word “vessel” includes every description of water craft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as

Safe Speed Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid a

Responsibility (a) Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply

Application (a) These rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels. (b) Nothing