one short blast
If a boater sounds five short blasts using a horn or whistle, it typically indicates danger or an intention to communicate that they are unsure of another vessel's intentions. This signal is often used in situations where visibility is poor or when the boater feels that their safety is at risk. It's a standard maritime communication signal outlined in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs).
A motorboat approaches you head-on and sounds one short blast. You would prefer to pass the boat on your starboard right side. Five or more blasts is the signal that you should you use to indicate your disagreement.
5 or more blasts
If a motorboat approaches and sounds one short blast, indicating it intends to pass on its port side, and you prefer to pass on your starboard side, you should sound two short blasts. This signal communicates your intention to the other vessel that you wish to pass on your right side. It’s important to ensure your communication is clear to avoid any misunderstandings.
Sounds like the turn signal indicator lights.Sounds like the turn signal indicator lights.
If a motorboat approaches head-on and sounds two short blasts while you intend to pass on the left side, you should respond with one short blast. This signal indicates your intention to pass on the starboard side, which is the standard practice for vessels when passing each other. It's important to communicate clearly to avoid confusion and ensure safe navigation.
In the oldest of sailing days the left side of the ship was called the "larboard" side. The right side was "steorbord" which is now "Starboard", it said that the name came literally from the side of the ship was steered from. larboard was too easily confused in high winds or loud sounds with starboard, so it was changed to "port side" which was the side of the ship cargo was loaded on from the docks.
the answer for this is soft sounds. ; )
Phonemes are speech sounds, so there are six phonemes in signal: s-i-g-n-a-l
one prolonged blast
Sounds like a blown bulb somewhere on the righthand signal side.
A motorboat approaches you head-on and sounds one short blast. How do you signal that you agree to let it pass on your port (left) side?