The overtaking craft should give way, as the overtaking craft should be the one with the most control, as it is initiating the move.
When one pleasure craft is overtaking another, the vessel being overtaken has the right of way and should stand on, maintaining its course and speed. The overtaking vessel must give way to avoid a collision. This rule is in accordance with maritime navigation regulations, ensuring safe passage on the water.
Class A
Class A
Class A
class A
Class A
i would assume that a pwc is in the personal water craft class. This is incorrect. PWC is a Class A water vessel.
i would assume that a pwc is in the personal water craft class. This is incorrect. PWC is a Class A water vessel.
The boat coming from behind has no rights. It must overtake the slower boat safely whichever side it chooses.
It a class a motor vessel
Size is one factor determining right of way, with the smaller vessel given right to the route they have taken. The larger vessel would obviously need to be vigilant to the sudden appearance of smaller craft.
Generally, a small craft is any vessel under 65 feet in length.