When would a sail boat be the give way vessel?

When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give way vessel?

A power boat cannot stop or turn as fast, especially a vessel larger than the sail boat . The sail boat should give way to the power boat.

When a sail boat overtakes a power boat which vessel is the stand on vessel?

When a sail boat overtakes a power boat the power boat is the stand on vessel.

What do you do if a powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sail?

If a powerboat is about to cross paths with a sailboat under sail give way, the sail boat is the stand-on vessel, therefore you are the give-way vessel and need to move accordingly.

When a sail boat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give-way 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.

When is a sail boat under sail the given way vessel when encountering a power driven vessel?

When the motorized vessel is a commercial vessel or when the motorized vessel has another vessel or person in tow.

When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel?

A sailboat under sail should never give way to a motor boat. However, if it comes up against another sail boat: 1. Overtaking boats must give way 2. Those on Starboard tack have right of way 3. The boat that is closest to the wind (or on the windward side) should give way

When does a sailboat have the right of way over a recreational power boat?

A sailboat has the right of way over a recreational power boat only when under sail alone and is crossing the path of the powerboat. I would expect a sailboat would always have right of way. How fast can a sailboat change direction compared to a speed boat? Speed boat drivers should be watching for sail boats or stationary boats at all times. Actually, on our lake, it seems as though the sail boats are stationary....hmmmm A sail boat only has the right away when it is in full sail. If the sail's are down and it is using its motor to power it, it is then considered a motor boat. The above answer is correct, with a little clarification. A sailboat would have the right of way over a power boat when it is under sail "only." In other words, if the sails are up but the motor is also operating, it would be considered a power boat and the normal rules of the road would apply equally to both. Also, there are certain categories of power driven vessels engaged in specific types of operations (like surveying, dredging, etc.) that have the right of way over all other vessels, including sailboats under sail only.Further discussion:Actually, there isn't a "right of way" under the Colregs. There are "stand on vessels" and "burdened vessels".A powered vessel constrained by draft in a seaway, for example, will be considered the stand on vessel (privileged vessel) and must maintain its course and speed when an unconstrained sailing vessel approaches. The sailing vessel, in this case, would be the burdened vessel and must give way.

When under sail at night which boat is the stand on boat?

Assuming both boats are under sail, and both boats have adequate visibility, the position of the wind will determine which is the stand-on vessel and which is the give-way vessel. If each vessel has the wind on a different side, the one with the wind on the port side keeps clear. if both have the wind on the same side, the vessel nearest to the direction of the wind keeps clear.

What should a motorboat operator do when approaching a sail boat?

He would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.

When a sailing vessel and a PWC are meeting head on which one is the give way vessel?

When a sailing vessel and a PWC are meeting head on normally, the sail boat has the right of way, but who wants to risk a collision? Both should be aware of what is going on.

How long does it take a sail boat to sail a certain distance?

It depends on the speed of the vessel, the wind speed, the place and how choppy it is.

When a sail boat is approching a power driven vessel who has the right of way?

It depends on the circumstances