What is the rule of starboard?
What is the rule of starboard? The vessel which has the wind on its starboard (right) side has the right of way. The vessel which has the wind on its port (left) side must give way. When both boats have the wind on the same side the windward (upwind) boat has to give way.
What do three short blasts of a horn indicate?
One short blast tells other boaters, ?I intend to pass you on my port (left side)." Two short blasts tell other boaters, ?I intend to pass you on my starboard (right) side." Three short blasts tell other boaters, ?I am backing up."