Ship Driver Etiquette for Ship Drivers 3

Question 1

What is proper etiquette when anchoring near boats already anchored in an anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Respect the swing radius of boats already there

Answer

Anchor as close as possible for company

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Drop anchor on top of someone else's rode

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Anchor in the channel for convenience

Question 2

If you arrive in an anchorage second, who generally has the right to stay put if boats swing too close?

Accepted Answer

The boat that anchored first

Answer

The larger vessel

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The faster vessel

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Whoever has the louder horn

Question 3

What is courteous nighttime etiquette in a crowded anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Keep an anchor light on but avoid shining lights into others' cockpits

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Run a bright spotlight across other boats

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Turn off all lights to save power

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Play loud music to mark your spot

Question 4

How should a ship driver handle music and noise while at anchor near others?

Accepted Answer

Keep volume low, especially after dark

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Play it as loud as desired

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Use a loudhailer for music

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Only quiet down if asked twice

Question 5

What is the polite way to set anchor when you are unsure your hook is holding?

Accepted Answer

Back down to test the set and monitor your position

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Leave and hope for the best

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Anchor closer to others as backup

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Tie to another boat's anchor line

Question 6

When dinghying through an anchorage to shore, what speed etiquette applies?

Accepted Answer

Go slow to minimize wake near anchored vessels

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Plane at full throttle between boats

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Race other dinghies

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Cut close to swimmers to save time

Question 7

What should you do if you must leave an anchorage before dawn?

Accepted Answer

Depart quietly with minimal noise and light

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Rev the engine to warm it up loudly

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Sound the horn to announce departure

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Wake neighbors to say goodbye