Lake St. Clair Sailing School sailing events
Power-driven vessel underway A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit: a masthead light forward;a second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward one; except that a vessel of less than 50 metres in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such light but may do so;sidelights;a sternlight. Power driven vessel underway, longer than 50 mAbeam, port sideAheadAsternPower driven vessel underway, shorter than 50 mAbeam, port sideAheadAstern
Fishing, other than trawling A vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, shall exhibit: two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower white, or a shape consisting of two cones with apexes together in a vertical line one above the other; when there is outlying gear extending more than 150 metres horizontally from the vessel, an all-round white light or a cone apex upwards in the direction of the gear; when making way through the water, in addition to the lights prescribed here, sidelights and a sternlight. Fishing vessel, other than trawlingDay signAbeam, port sideAheadAstern
collreg fishing other than trawling
Not under command A vessel not under command shall exhibit: Two all-round red lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen; Two spherical shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen; and When making way through the water also normal sidelights and a sternlight (not shown in the example below). Vessel not under command, not making way through the waterDay sign (two black spheres)Abeam, port sideAheadAsternSailing boat, no wind, no mechanical propulsionAbeam, port sideAheadAstern
Boat not under command - Colregs
Dredging or underwater operations A vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations, when restricted in her ability to manoeuvre Dredging or underwater operations, shorter than 50 m, not making wayAhead, day signsAheadAsternDredging or underwater operations, shorter than 50 m, making wayAhead, day signsAheadAsternDredging or underwater operations, longer than 50 m, making wayAhead, day signsAheadAstern
Restricted in her ability to Maneuver A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre, except a vessel engaged in mine clearance operations, shall exhibit: three all-round lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red and the middle light shall be white; three shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of these shapes shall be balls and the middle one a diamond; when making way through the water, also a masthead light or lights, sidelights and a sternlight Restricted in her ability to manoeuvre, not making way through the waterDay sign: two black spheres…
restricted ability to maneuver
Small Diving Vessels: How to Identify Them and Navigate Safely When operating a boat on inland waters, coastal areas, or the Great Lakes, recognizing special-purpose vessels is essential for safety. One of the most important vessels to identify correctly is a small diving vessel, as divers may be in the water nearby and vulnerable. Day Shapes and Flags for Small Diving Vessels A small diving vessel may display one of two internationally recognized signals during the day: International Code Flag “A” (Alpha)A blue-and-white swallow-tailed flag indicating that the vessel has a diver down and is restricted in its ability to maneuver. Other vessels must keep well clear and proceed at slow speed. Red-and-White…
dive
Pilot boat Rule 29 (Pilot vessels) Pilot boat, shorter than 50 mAbeam, starboard sideAheadAstern (a) A vessel engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit: (i) at or near the masthead, two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being white and the lower red;(ii) when underway, in addition, sidelights and a sternlight;(iii) when at anchor, in addition to the lights prescribed in sub-paragraph (i), the light, lights or shape prescribed in Rule 30 for vessels at anchor. (b) A pilot vessel when not engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed for a similar vessel of her length.
Minesweeper A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations shall in addition to the lights prescribed for a power-driven vessel, or to the lights or shape prescribed for a vessel at anchor, exhibit three all-round green lights or three balls. One of these lights or shapes shall be exhibited near the mast head and one at each end of the fore yard. These lights or shapes indicate that it is dangerous for another vessel to approach within 1000 metres of the mine clearance vessel. Minesweeper, shorter than 50 mAhead, day signs (3 black spheres)AheadAstern
Boat Navigation Lights: Complete Guide to Reading Lights at Night Navigation lights — or "nav lights" — are the lighting system that keeps boaters safe after dark or in fog and reduced visibility. They work as a two-way signal: nav lights let you spot nearby vessels, and they let other boaters spot you, reducing the risk of collisions on the water. Whether you're studying for your ASA certification or just want to sail Lake St. Clair safely after sunset, understanding each light type and where it's positioned on a vessel is essential. Types of Navigation Lights Masthead LightA white light mounted along the boat's centerline (fore and aft), visible across a 225° arc.…
Sailing Sailing is one of the world’s oldest and popular sports. Learning sailing can be an incredible experience as it gives you the ability to get out there in the water and enjoy a stimulating yet relaxing freedom that no other sport offers. However, just the prospect of getting started can be quite daunting; especially if you have never been into water sports. To make things easier for you, we’ve answered below some of the most frequently asked questions so you can have a better idea about whether sailing is your cup of tea, and if yes, then where you can learn it from. Is sailing hard to learn? After reading boating magazines and how-to books,…
Learning sailing can be an incredible experience as it gives you the ability to get out there in the water and enjoy a stimulating yet relaxing freedom that no other sport offers.
