What should you do if you are operating a motorboat?

What should you do if you are operating a motorboat?

What should you do if you are operating a motorboat that is being overtaken by a sailboat? maintain present course and speed because The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel.

When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give-way vessel the boat that is slower?

Overtaking: The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel, regardless of whether it is a sailing vessel or a power-driven vessel. The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel.

Should a sailboat operator do when approaching a PWC head-on?

Meeting Head-On: Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. Both vessels should turn to starboard (the right). Paths That Cross: The vessel on the operator’s port (left) side is the give-way vessel. Overtaking: The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel.

Do you have the right of way on a sailboat?

When approaching a non-powered craft, such as a sailboat or canoe, you are the give-way craft and do not have the right-of-way. You must take early and substantial action to keep clear of non-powered craft. You should alter your speed and course, and approach non-powered craft with caution.

What should you do when approaching a boat?

You should maintain your speed and direction and be ready to take evasive action. The approaching boat (B) must take early and substantial action action to avoid your boat by reducing its speed and changing direction.

What are the rules when two boats meet?

Crossing situation (Rule 15) — when two power-driven boats are on crossing courses, then the boat which has the other to the starboard side must keep out of the way and try to avoid crossing in front of the other boat.

Do you have to keep out of the way of fishing boats?

Both powerboats and sailboats must take early and substantial action to keep clear of vessels engaged in fishing activities (those vessels operating with fishing nets and trawls) Power-driven vessels must keep out of the way of any vessel that is not under command