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USCG Navigation Rules – this is the official source: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/navigation-rules-amalgamated
Quick Reference guide to the NavRules: https://www.whoi.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Abbreviated-Guide-To-Navigation-Rules-of-the-Road.pdf
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Resources
Here are a couple of articles from BoatUS on this problem
Testing Crew Overboard Maneuvers - https://www.boatus.org/findings/41
Getting that person back aboard is harder than you think. - https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2012/october/man-overboard-rescue-for-powerboats
MOB tips - https://www.boatus.org/crew-overboard/tips
LifeSling
https://www.ussailing.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2023.SAS-advisory...
AGLCA members can download the handout discussed. It is available in our Resource Library on the www.GreatLoop.org website.
Learn more at about HB 481, why it's bad for boating, and how to get involved in our veto campaign:
Website: https://boatersrightscoalition.org/veto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoatersRightsCoalition
The actual bill: https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/481/BillText/er/PDF
Steps you can take now:
Help us fund the effort: https://www.greatloop.com/product-page/advocacy-fund-contribution
Call Governonr DeSantis's office and urge h...
The Boaters' Rights Advocacy Coalition is a group of dedicated boaters associations representing more than 20,000 members committed to advocating for the rights of all active cruisers and boaters. Our mission is to ensure safe, equitable, and sustainable access to our public waterways.
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