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What should a motorboat do when approaching a sailing vessel head on?
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Power should give way to sail, if a collision is imminent or you are ever unsure on what to do always turn to starboard (right).
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What should a motor boat operator do when approaching a sailing vessel head on?
When approaching a sailing vessel head on, it is up to the motorboat to yield. The motorboat operator should swing wide as early as possible to stay well clear of the sailing vessel.
What should a motorboat operator do when approaching a sailing vessel head-on?
Do everything possible to avoid it. The motorboat operator would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.
You are operating a motorboat What if your motorboat is being overtaken by a sailboat What should you do?
If you are operating a motorboat and your motorboat is being overtaken by a sailboat, you should maintain present course and speed. 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.
What sould a sailing vessel operator do when approaching a pwc head on?
A sailing vessel operator when approaching a pwc head on should slow down and change course.
What should the motorboat do if a motorboat is approaching a sailboat head on?
Rules of the RoadRule 9-Steering & Sailing RulesInternational/Inland(b) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.***This applies to sailing vessels that are tacking in a channel or fairway.Rule 18Steering and Sailing Rules.Responsibilities Between Vessels.Except where Rules 9,10 and 13 otherwise require:(a) A power driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:(iv) a sailing vessel.(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way :(i) a vessel not under command(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver .
If a motorboat is approaching a sailboat head-on what should the motorboat do?
Rules of the RoadRule 9-Steering & Sailing RulesInternational/Inland(b) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.***This applies to sailing vessels that are tacking in a channel or fairway.Rule 18Steering and Sailing Rules.Responsibilities Between Vessels.Except where Rules 9,10 and 13 otherwise require:(a) A power driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:(iv) a sailing vessel.(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way :(i) a vessel not under command(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver .
A motorboat is approaching a sailboat head-on. What should the motorboat do?
The power driven vessel should give way to the sailing vessel in most cases. The action taken shall be taken in good time, be obvious and seamanlike and should result in the give way vessel passing at a safe distance.
What should a sailing vessel operator do when approaching a PWC head on?
A sailing vessel operator should sound a blast on the horn when approaching a PWC head on. However, it is up to the operator of the motorized craft, in this case the PWC, to take evasive action.
What does it mean when you see only a green light on a vessel at night?
a sailing vessel is approaching head on and you must give way
When a sailboat is approaching a power-driven vessel which one is the give-way vessel?
the power driven vessel needs to give-way for sailing ships.
You're operating a motorboat you hear one prolonged blast from the horn of another vessel what should you do?
You are operating a motorboat. You hear one prolonged blast from the horn of another vessel. What should you do?
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
