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In preparation for a busy boating season, Port District staff would like to remind boaters of the rules governing vessel traffic within the harbor channel. The Inner-Harbor Vessel Traffic brochure, which provides a comprehensive listing of the Rules Governing Inner-Harbor Vessel Traffic, is summarized below:
► The speed limit within the harbor is 5 MPH.
► Sailboats may tack across the channel, even if such tacking places the vessel in violation of the "keep-to-the-right" rule.
► When tacking across the harbor channel onto the side of the channel that places the sailboat in violation of the "keep-to-the-right" rule, sailboats shall yield to oncoming vessels so as not to cause an oncoming vessel to alter speed or course.
► All vessels crossing the main harbor channel, or leaving a fairway, shall yield to any vessel transiting the main channel.
► Paddlers must keep to the right at all times, and no more than two abreast. A paddler may choose to cross over to the opposing side of the channel to exit or enter the harbor entrance.
► Human-powered watercraft are not allowed in the launch ramp area at any time, or operate in fairways and other prohibited areas (see maps).
► Paddlers are advised to stay well clear of aerators, which can present a danger whether or not they are in operation.
► Please observe the signs! Swimming and prone paddling in the harbor is prohibited.
► While on the water, please observe these "rules of the road" and have a safe and enjoyable boating season.
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