Stay far enough away that the large vessel's helmsman can see you.
Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
A sailing vessel operator when approaching a pwc head on should slow down and change course.
Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
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.
The powerboat. The vessel that has the greatest ability to get out of the way of the other one has the duty to do that.
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.
The sailboat operator is the stand-on vessel so they should keep their course and speed while the PWC is the give-away vessel so it should change course and speed.
Unless the sailboat is overtaking a power-driven vessel, the powerboat is the give-way vessel.
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