A sailboat can certainly be operating under sail at night. Sailboats use their sails when there is enough wind to carry them.
anchor light
depends on the size of the boat, but at least a white light to the masthead.
depends on the size of the boat, but at least a white light to the masthead.
When a sailboat is operating under sail at night, it should display a white stern light and a combination of red and green sidelights. The red light is on the port side (left), while the green light is on the starboard side (right). This configuration helps other vessels recognize the sailboat's orientation and direction of travel. Additionally, if the sailboat is not under power and is at anchor, it must display an all-round white light.
If a sailboat is operating under sail at night, it should display a white stern light and a red and green navigation light at the bow. The red light indicates the port side (left), while the green light indicates the starboard side (right). These lights help other vessels determine the sailboat's orientation and direction of travel. Additionally, if the sailboat is not under power, it should not display a white masthead light, as that indicates a powered vessel.
An anchor light.
Port (red) and Starboard (green) running lights and a white light which will be mounted on either the stern or the masthead.
== There are too many variables to give a short answer, but generally speaking... a sailboat has the right of way over a powered recreational vessel when the sailboat is operating under the sail's power only. In other words, even if the sail is up, if the sailboat's engine is running and the propeller is engaged, it is considered a powered vessel.
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.
Do whatever is necessary to stay clear of the sailboat.
Speed up to pass in front of the sailboat
A sailboat under sail is about to cross paths with a PWC. What action should be taken?