You are looking at the Starboard (right) side of the boat. If you can't see the white stern light then that boat is pointed toward you.
When boating at night, a single white light on a vessel tells you that it is anchored.
You are boating at night you see a single white light directly ahead, you should give way by going around the other vessel.
You are the stand-on vessel but should take precautions in case the other operator doesn't see you.
When boating at night a red and white light on a vessel tells you that you must give way to the other vessel.
The head and starboard side is toward you
During nighttime transit another boat's lights show: Green - the right, or starboard side, of that vessel; Red - the left, or port side, of that vessel; White - the rear of that vessel. The vessel is heading directly toward you
If you are boating at night, and you see a single white light on another boat this light tells you that you are overtaking another vessel or it is anchored. It is mandatory for all engine powered boats and shines forward. If there is no light it indicates a sailboat under sail.
If you are boating at night, and you see a single white light on another boat this light tells you that you are overtaking another vessel or it is anchored. It is mandatory for all engine powered boats and shines forward. If there is no light it indicates a sailboat under sail.
Lighting requirements vary depending on whether you're talking about a sailboat or powerboat, International Rules or Inland Rules, the length of the vessel, and whether or not the vessel is at anchor. However, if at night you see a single white light only (no red or green lights), you're most likely looking at a boat at anchor.
Lighting requirements vary depending on whether you're talking about a sailboat or powerboat, International Rules or Inland Rules, the length of the vessel, and whether or not the vessel is at anchor. However, if at night you see a single white light only (no red or green lights), you're most likely looking at a boat at anchor.
When boating at night, a single white light tells you that it is either a light house or an anchored boat.
From dead ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the starboard beam