What are navigation lights rules for boats?

The question new boaters ask a lot is, what are navigation lights rules for boats?

Basically, you need to remember to put your navigation lights ON from sunset to sunrise, ON in bad weather or you can put your navigation lights ON whenever you feel the need.

The reason why you turn on navigation lights, is so boats can see your boat in restricted visibility.

For instance, a bright, sunny summer day on the water, can become dark very fast if a huge dark cloud moves in on you.

If that ever happens - just turn your navigation lights on.

If you want to operate a pleasure craft, there's much more to learn about navigation lights rules for boats.