the power driven vessel needs to give-way for sailing ships.
Unless the sailboat is overtaking a power-driven vessel, the powerboat is the give-way vessel.
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.
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Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
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.
Generally, vessels under sail power have the right of way.
The more maneuverable vessel is the give-way vessel. This normally means the smallest one. But all captains are responsible for avoiding collisions on the water.
The more maneuverable vessel is the give-way vessel. This normally means the smallest one. But all captains are responsible for avoiding collisions on the water.
When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat, the powerboat is the stand-on vessel. (Ref: SB-29)
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