What should you do when operating in reduced visibility?
During periods of restricted visibility (such as rain, mist, heavy fog, or hours of darkness), you should slow to minimum speed to give your vessel an opportunity to maneuver should the risk of a collision arise.
When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give way vessel powerboat?
Paths That Cross: The power-driven vessel is the give-way vessel. The sailing vessel is the stand-on vessel.
When is a sailboat is approaching a powerboat?
When two sailing vessels are approaching one another with the wind on different sides, the sailing vessel with the wind on its starboard (right) side is the stand-on vessel. The vessel on the operator’s port (left) side is the give – way vessel.
What should a give-way vessel do when approached by a powerboat?
The operator of a powerboat should maintain his course when being approached on his port side by another powerboat. What should is a give-way vessel do? Every give-way vessel should keep out of the way of a stand-on vessel, so far as is possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear. What should a stand-on vessel do?
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 should a stand-on vessel do to avoid a collision?
What should a stand-on vessel do? The Stand-on vessel should maintain its course and speed. The give-away vessel, may however take action to avoid collision if it is clear that the vessel which should be keeping out of the way is not taking appropriate action.
What happens when a sailing vessel encounters a power driven vessel?
When a power-driven vessel B encounters a sailing vessel A, the sailing vessel is ALWAYS the stand-on vessel (unless a sailing vessel is overtaking). In the case above, power-driven vessel B must take EARLY and SUBSTANTIAL action to keep clear of sailing vessel A. Sailing vessels stand on when being overtaken and give way when overtaking.
When to give way to a sailboat or powerboat?
Powerboat A: When only a green light is visible, you are approaching the starboard side of a sailboat. Give way to your port side. Sailboat B: When white and red lights are visible, you are approaching the port side of a powerboat.
When do you have the right of way on a boat?
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. 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.
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.