Responsibilities Between Vessels
If operating a power-driven vessel, you must give way to:
- Any vessel not under command, such as an anchored or disabled vessel
- Any vessel restricted in its ability to manoeuvre, such as a vessel towing, laying cable, or picking up navigation markers, or a vessel constrained by its draft, such as a large ship in a channel
- A vessel engaged in commercial fishing
- A sailing vessel unless it is overtaking
If operating a sailing vessel, you must give way to:
- Any vessel not under command
- Any vessel restricted in its ability to manoeuvre
- A vessel engaged in commercial fishing
If operating a vessel engaged in fishing, you must give way to:
- Any vessel not under command
- Any vessel restricted in its ability to manoeuvre
If operating a paddlecraft, such as a canoe or kayak:
- Keep a sharp lookout to avoid a collision since other vessel operators may not see you.
- Use a whistle or other sound-signalling device to make other boaters aware of your presence. At night, also use a flashlight, lantern, or flare.
- Paddle as close to shore as is safe, and avoid channels used by larger craft.