Safety and Training Resources

Rules of the Road Reference: for All Boaters

The U.S. Coast Guard's "Abbreviated Guide to Navigation Rules of the Road" is a concise reference summarizing key aspects of the International and Inland Navigation Rules, based on Commandant Instruction M16672.2D. Designed for quick consultation, it provides mariners with essential information on vessel conduct, sound and light signals, and right-of-way rules to promote safe navigation.
Rules of the Road Quick Reference - United States Coast Guard
May 8, 2025