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• The Rules of the Road
• Important Definitions
• Required Sound Signaling Equipment
• Sounding Off - When and How to Use Sound Signals
• The Rule of Responsibility
• Proper Lookout
• Safe Speed
• Rules for Avoiding Collisions
• Overtaking a Power-Driven Vessel
• Approaching a Power-Driven Vessel Head On
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• Operating in Darkness - Part 1
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• Visual Distress Signals
• Marine Distress Signals - Anytime Use
• Marine Distress Signals - Daytime Use
• Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals
• Non-Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals
• Pyrotechnic Equipment Storage and Handling
• Number of Required Visual Distress Signals
• Aids to Navigation
• Uniform State Waterways Marking System - Part 1
• Uniform State Waterways Marking System - Part 2
• Intercoastal Waterway Markers
• Western River Markers
• Docking Mooring
• Anchoring - Part 1
• Anchoring - Part 2

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• Remember: the wind or tide will move your boat around the anchor; you should allow a 360-degree area for movement.
• Pick a spot upwind from where you wish to end up (once you set anchor, you will drift downwind).
• Calculate the amount of rode needed to set anchor (rode = 7 to 10 x water depth).
• Ready rode in a fashion that will allow the anchor to release smoothly to the bottom; ensure that no feet or equipment are entangled in the rope.
• Attach the line to a bow cleat. Never tie the line to the stern: the additional weight could bring on water.
• Slowly lower the anchor from the bow, rather than the stern, to avoid capsizing or swamping.
• When the anchor has hit bottom—and sufficient rode is given out—give a solid pull to set the anchor.
• Secure and adjust the line.

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