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SAFETY almost synopsis of the rules and should not be considered in any way as covering the entire subjectPowered boats must yield the right-ofway to all boats without motors, except when being overtakenWhen meeting another boat head-on, keep to starboard, unless you are too far to port to make this practicalWhen overtaking another boat, the right-of-way belongs to the boat being overtakenIf your boat is being passed, you must maintain course and speedWhen two boats approach at an angle and there is danger of collision, the boat to port must give way to the boat to starboardAlways keep to starboard in narrow channel or canalBoats underway must stay clear of vessels fishing with nets, lines, or trawls(Fishing boats are not allowed to fish in channels or to obstruct navigation
Waterway Rules