On-the Water Teaching Aid Guide 233
Activity Topic Detail Instructor Notes Course
Rules of the road
(contined)
Collision risk vs determination
Discuss the dangers
of collision and the
risks involved if not
avoided
Section 4
Overtaking Simulate overtaking
of another vessel
and procedures and
sound signals for
maneuver
Section 4
Head-on Simulate a head-on
meeting and procedure
for accomplishing
with sound signals
Section 4
Sounds Demonstrate sounds
for each maneuver
(may be done while
underway and in other
demonstrations)
Section 6
Lights Demonstrate the use
of lights. Discuss various
configurations,
particularly those
pertinent to the
boating area.
Section 6
Limited visibility Demonstrate proper
vessel safety in limited
visibility
Section 4
Right-of-way/ Give way
vs. stand-on
Possible simulation or
demonstration
Section 4
CBDR off starboard
and port bow
Possible simulation
of a constant bearing
decreasing range off
starboard bow and off
port bow
Section 4
“Pecking order” of
vessels
Discuss and, if possible
demonstrate
the proper order of
importance of vessels
Section 4