When fishing boats cross paths, who has the RIGHT OF WAY???

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • In this episode I go over one of the most common questions asked when out on the ocean fishing... If it looks like I'm going to cross paths with another boat that's fishing, who has the right of way? Believe it or not... there is a clear & concise answer. I also cover some details about the proper terminology when it comes to navigation and international maritime laws. If you've ever encountered this utterly abundant problem and are looking for the answer, or your new to boating looking for some proper guidance on 'rules of the road'... This episode's for you.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 42

  • @clearwaterboating
    @clearwaterboating Рік тому +3

    Awesome explanation! The problem is that most boaters on the water have not clue. I have on a most occasions just give way because don’t want to risk my life on another person’s lack of knowledge.

  • @whatsnext00
    @whatsnext00 Рік тому +2

    I always like the red light, green light analogy. Night boating makes this especially clear. See the red port lights on a boat? Your job to move. See green starboard? Carry on through.

  • @1539Mickey
    @1539Mickey Рік тому +6

    Hi Heath, Great lesson. When I had my boats, I always gave way. Too many boater don't know what they doing. I always played it safe. Take care and good luck, Mickey

    • @SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing
      @SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing  Рік тому +3

      Hey Mickey, I completely agree... this is a rule set forth by the IMO, however, they also say if the give way boat isn't cooperating, do what you gotta do to avoid a bad situation. So you were ahead of the game. Hope all is well with yourself and the family. Take care, talk to you soon.

    • @1539Mickey
      @1539Mickey Рік тому

      Hi Heath, There are no white lines in the water and it seems like boaters are having fun and don't pay much attention. We're well up here. Take care, Mickey

  • @frederickk2852
    @frederickk2852 Рік тому +1

    Good clear concise info…but like others have already mentioned don’t take it for granted that every boater is as knowledgable.

  • @imnoaussiediveandfishing
    @imnoaussiediveandfishing Рік тому +5

    A simple rule of thumb in a trolling scenorio, to know which boat has the right of way, is to use the nav lights on each boat like traffic lights. Ie, if your boat is looking at the other boats port light which is red , you have to give way.(like a stop light) the other boat will be looking at your starboard light( green,) giving them the go signel. So in conclusion whatever colour light you are looking at on the other vessel tells you who is the stand on vessel and who is the give way vessel. This is only true in open water.

    • @Reload77725
      @Reload77725 Рік тому

      Great tip 😀

    • @hardwood6927
      @hardwood6927 4 місяці тому

      What if you are in a channel, and they are running across it?

  • @jeromecalderone4526
    @jeromecalderone4526 Рік тому +2

    Great Video Heath, I hope this one goes viral would educate a lot boaters out there for the better!

  • @PetClipdog
    @PetClipdog Рік тому

    Thank you Teacher, another Great Video!!!! .It is Crazy in Miami about navigation. See you on the Water!!!!

  • @leodanlopez2170
    @leodanlopez2170 Рік тому +1

    Great video, very informative! Thanks

  • @scottadams9744
    @scottadams9744 Рік тому +1

    Think about the the color of the position lights that would be observed and that always answers the question Stand ON/Give way quesiton

  • @jeffaubrecht2756
    @jeffaubrecht2756 Рік тому

    Love what you’re doing brotha!!! 😎

  • @Bierdaddy1
    @Bierdaddy1 11 місяців тому

    I like the intro as aiming at the fishing audience. Sailors usually take some kind of course to learn about their boats and get the rules of navigation too.
    Nice explanation, too. Read a nice “red light green light” rule, too. I wish this mattered more, but too many boat owners are ignorant, jerks or both, usually defaulting to “I’m bigger” or “I don’t care”. For us that know and choose to give way to the idiots, we teach them nothing except that the idiots will always win. No respect, no responsibility. Kinda sucks away the joy of boating for us. I’ve been on the water 40+ years and saw an explosion of idiots with the Covid rush to buy a boat.
    Fair winds & plentiful fish!

  • @BigLakeLittleBoat
    @BigLakeLittleBoat Рік тому

    Well done!

  • @slammingjack2242
    @slammingjack2242 Рік тому

    Thank you for the infor.

  • @hookednrolling2009
    @hookednrolling2009 Рік тому

    Right on Capt

    • @FrankM812
      @FrankM812 Рік тому

      Someone can correct me but i believe that’s underway in normal operation. He’s talking about multiple boats stacked up on a FAD working a scool of fish in a tight area etc trolling offshore and the like.
      No air traffic controller out there lining us up on runways green to green cap while we miss the bite and drive fish down. Just a way to be respectful in the chaos

  • @hookednrolling2009
    @hookednrolling2009 Рік тому +1

    The one on the right , just like 4way stop sign the one on right has right of way

  • @khalidalbagdadymd4081
    @khalidalbagdadymd4081 Рік тому

    Great video thanks

  • @2claverton
    @2claverton Рік тому

    Thanks that is good info. Obviously there are many other factors to consider .
    So what happens in a case where two boats are heading directly at each other in a straight line, Are they each supposed to turn left or turn right? Cos if they play the guessing game.....and obviously there are many other factors to consider.

    • @SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing
      @SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing  Рік тому +1

      You are correct. Always pass to the port if you are heading directly towards another boat. Thanks 😁

    • @BruceStott
      @BruceStott 7 місяців тому

      Both vessels alter to starboard, just the same as you would do on a narrow road. On Inland waters, the Rule gives an option " (a) Unless otherwise agreed, when two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other."

  • @MRMIKE276
    @MRMIKE276 Рік тому

    Great video. Any tips on kicking the sea sickness? I've been going for the past year and still get sea sick... I'm pretty stubborn so I just keep fishing but it'd be nice to fully enjoy being out in the ocean with God and good buddies

    • @SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing
      @SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing  Рік тому +1

      Childrens Dramamine about an hour before you leave... and stay hydrated
      I get seasick too... and I've been on the water for 40 years 🤣🤣🤣

    • @MRMIKE276
      @MRMIKE276 Рік тому

      @@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing Damn well that makes me feel better! If the man himself gets sick, I shouldn't worry about it too much. To be fair, I got sick yesterday because it was 3ft 4 seconds out of Ponce 🤣

    • @SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing
      @SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing  Рік тому +1

      @@MRMIKE276 yesterday was pretty sporty

    • @Reload77725
      @Reload77725 Рік тому

      Take a Dramamine the night before at bedtime. Take another Dramamine the next morning 1 hour before you go out. Works like a charm.

  • @aquaman461
    @aquaman461 Рік тому +1

    Great info Heath. Rules won't change the minds of stupid boaters unfortunately but great to see you lay out some facts

  • @ericcregeen-om8jc
    @ericcregeen-om8jc 10 місяців тому

    What about a faster boat wanting to pass a slower boat?

  • @teetimeaz
    @teetimeaz Рік тому

    I never trust another boat to see me.

  • @Idolikethis
    @Idolikethis Рік тому +1

    Ill give you a like when you cut your neck hair down.

    • @SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing
      @SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing  Рік тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣 working on mullet

    • @Idolikethis
      @Idolikethis Рік тому +1

      @@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing Good stuff though. I wish my instructors spoke like this during class. Id not feel so dumb. Thanks man! I gave you a like!

  • @planet4allofus
    @planet4allofus Рік тому

    Thanks Heath , I have a sailboat with downriggers at the back , my sails are driving the boat , engine off.
    You better get out of my way , no matter where you come from . 😏
    Although your rule also applies when 2 sailing vessels under sail meet.
    A sailboat under sail will only have to give way to large comercial vessels.

    • @richardslingwine3197
      @richardslingwine3197 Рік тому

      We stay away from you folks. Too many ropes make me nervous. 🙂

    • @Reload77725
      @Reload77725 Рік тому

      Don't worry. We don't want anything to do with you clowns on sailboats. Bunch of liberal douchebags.