Did You Know? Now You Do

From The AZBW Bureau Chief

Compiled By Margie Anderson

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Did you know?

  • that navigational lights are the basis for traffic lights? When you can see a green light on another boat, you have the right of way. Also, when a boat is approaching you from the right, (your "green light" side), you must give way to it.
  • that when two boats are in peril of hitting head-on, both should bear right to avoid the collision?
  • that it is against the law to tie off or moor to a marker buoy?
  • that a blood alcohol level of .08 is considered OUI, and a level of .15 is Extreme OUI in Arizona?
  • that bad sunburns when you are young are a major contributor to skin cancer later in life?
  • that an orange flag means you are towing a skier, a red flag with a white diagonal means "diver down," (and a skull and crossbones flag means you have a sense of humor!)?
  • that all motorized boats must give way to sailboats under sail unless they are being overtaken by the sailboat? (If you are motorized and being overtaken by a sailboat, you may need a new motor.)
  • that white vinegar and water in a spray bottle is great for cleaning boats?

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