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A few simple rules will help you to safely navigate a boat around a bend in a narrow channel. First, if it is not possible to turn your boat without going aground on one side of the channel, then take the shortest practical route past the obstruction and then resume your original course. Second, stay close enough to shore so that you can get out of trouble quickly by anchoring or beaching. Third, do not attempt to sail through too narrow an opening; rather take time and laboriously row your way through.
The first rule is to avoid running aground on either side of the channel. The second rule is that one should not get too close to shore because if they take a turn quickly, it will be near impossible for them to get out without getting stuck by the land on the bank and there would need more time to row through instead. Third, do not attempt sailing through too narrow an opening but rather take some time rowing your way past this specific obstacle.
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The first rule is to avoid running aground on either side of the channel. The second rule is that one should not get too close to shore because if they take a turn quickly, it will be near impossible for them to get out without getting stuck by the land on the bank and there would need more time rowing through instead. Third, do not attempt sailing through too narrow an opening but rather take some time rowing your way past this specific obstacle. A few simple rules will help you safely navigate a boat around a bend in a narrow channel- stay close enough to shore so that you can get out of trouble quickly by anchoring or beaching; don’t try and sail through too narrow an opening- row past the obstacle.
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*If approaching a bend in a narrow channel from downstream or upstream make sure not more than one quarter (25%) of any vessel’s length extends beyond the line drawn perpendicular at right angles against its course into the water.*
Otherwise there may be an increased risk when taking steps such as reversing direction or passing through obstacles like bridge supports.”
“When navigating through bends in channels with speeds greater than six knots care should be taken if the water is too deep for the vessel to remain above it.”
“When approaching a bend in narrow channels, take care not to extend more than one quarter of your length past your perpendicular line into the water. This will make reading easier and less confusing because you are using words that convey what you want people to know without having any other knowledge about navigation.”
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*If approaching a bend in a narrow channel from downstream or upstream make sure not more than one quarter (25%) of your length extends past the perpendicular line
*When approaching a bend in narrow channel from downstream or upstream make sure not more than one quarter (25%) of your length extends past the perpendicular line
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The following is a bulleted list that summarizes this blog post. *If you are approaching bends in channels, do not extend more than 25% into water *Bends can be confusing to navigate because it makes reading difficult and may cause confusion if other knowledge about navigation is needed, so take care to always focus on the straight line of the channel *Have a clear understanding about what you may need to do and how it will affect your boat
The following is a numbered list that summarizes this blog post. *If you are approaching bends in channels, do not extend more than 25% into water *Bends can be confusing to navigate because it makes reading difficult and may cause confusion if other knowledge about navigation is needed, so take care to always focus on the straight line of the channel *Have a clear understanding about what you may need to do and how it will affect your boat
When overtaking another vessel: -Slow down when nearing an obstruction (e.g., bridge) or narrowing of the channel; check for any markings or buoys indicating narrowings ahead; keep vessels well off one side until they have passed all obstructions; proceed with caution at a speed not to exceed what is safe and prudent for the existing conditions
*Boat handling: -Keep your hands on the tiller or wheel at all times; use a quick, light grip -Put both feet inboard (i.e., near the centerline of the boat) when steering around an obstruction
*Positioning yourself with respect to another vessel: -When overtaking another vessel, try passing on one side only if possible-slow down and stay out of their way until they are past any narrowings ahead; allow other vessels plenty of room because you cannot judge distances as well from behind them–maintain 75% distance between boats while traveling upstream or downstream; pass upbound but keep clear below bridges by hugging nearer shore -When meeting another vessel head-on, pass starboard to port. *Positioning yourself with respect to a fixed object: -Maintain at least 100 yards between your boat and any bridge or large obstruction; when approaching bridges or other narrow channels, go upstream if you are on the wrong side of a channel; always stay well clear of anything that might cause grounding–don’t risk pushing an already grounded boat off something like rocks in shallow water by trying to free it from its predicament -If you see someone coming downstream who is on the right tide (i.e., going against the current), give them room because they won’t be able to maneuver as quickly as you can upriver Explan
