Safe Boating Did you Know's?

DYK, Red right returning, that heading to Port (from seaward) red bouys will be

on your right (starbaord side).
DYK, There is a hierarchy of vessels with powerboats at the bottom, giving way to NUC's, RAM's,Vessels ingaged in fishing (trawling not trolling)and Sailboats (under sail).
DYK, Sailboats under power are considered "powerboats"
DYK, "Under way" not "making way" is anytime a vessel is not attached to a mooring, pier or at anchor. 
DYK,  A VHF radio is only required on boats 65' and larger.
DYK, Constant Bearing, Decressing Range means that you are in danger of a collision.
DYK, Colregs (collision avoidance regulations) ALL RULES MUST BE BROKEN TO AVIOD EMINENT DANGER.
DYK, The Kings Park Yacht Club (est.1949) sponsor's NYS Safe Boating Courses at The Nissequogue River State Park for information call Capt. Al Aiello 6312699474 aldente311@aol.com