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.
When a sailing vessel and a pwc are meeting head on the sailing vessel is the stand on vessel.
a sailing vessel is approaching head on and you must give way
the PWC
A PWC is a Power Driven Vessel so she must give way.
A sailing vessel operator when approaching a pwc head on should slow down and change course.
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.
A sailboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
Contrary to popular belief the power driven vessel is not always the give way vessel, a great deal depends on the circumstances.
Sailing vessel is approaching head on you must give away
Sailing vessel is approaching head on you must give away