What should powerboat a do when being approached by powerboat B?
The operator of a powerboat should maintain his course when being approached on his port side by another powerboat.
When to stand on or give way to a powerboat?
Stand on. Powerboat A: When only white and red lights are visible, you are approaching the port side of a powerboat. Give way to your starboard side. Powerboat B: When only white and green lights are visible, you are approaching the starboard side of a powerboat. Stand on.
When to stand on the starboard side of a sailboat?
Stand on. Powerboat A: When only a red light is visible, you are approaching the port side of a sailboat. Give way to your starboard side. Sailboat B: When white and green lights are visible, you are approaching the starboard side of a powerboat. Stand on.
Why are sail boats considered the give-way vessels?
If sail boats A and B are approaching each other with the wind on different sides, why is vessel A considered the give-way vessel (vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision)? It has the wind on its port side What does one prolonged blast emitted by Boat A using an efficient sound producing device indicate?
What should you do if a boat approaches from the stern?
Stern: If any vessel approaches your boat from the stern (from behind your boat) you should maintain your speed and course with caution. You are the stand-on craft. Your starboard sector (the sector defined by your green starboard sidelight) is the ‘Danger’ or Give-Way Zone.
Stand on. Powerboat A: When only white and red lights are visible, you are approaching the port side of a powerboat. Give way to your starboard side. Powerboat B: When only white and green lights are visible, you are approaching the starboard side of a powerboat. Stand on.
What should I do if a boat approaches my boat from starboard?
Port: If a power-driven boat approaches your boat from the port sector, maintain your course and speed with caution. You are the stand-on craft. Starboard: If any vessel approaches your boat from the starboard sector, you must keep out of its way. You are the give-way craft.
What to do when approaching a power driven vessel?
As the give-way vessel, A must take EARLY and SUBSTANTIAL action to keep clear and avoid crossing the stand-on vessel B. Vessel A must blow one short blast and alter course to starboard.. Vessel B must blow one short blast to indicate understanding, and maintain course.
When does a sailboat have the right of way?
When you’re approaching a vessel without motor power, such as a sailboat, they have the right of way. An important note — a sailboat must be “under sail” to qualify for the right of way over power-driven vessels.