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When can a power driven vessel becomes a sailing vessel?
When being propelled by wind alone and without auxiliary motive force.
When does a power-driven vesel becomes a sailing vessel?
When sails are up and are producing more momentum then power (if the vessel is still using power to make way)
When a sailboat is approaching a power-driven vessel which one is the give-way vessel?
the power driven vessel needs to give-way for sailing ships.
What should you do when operating a power driven vessel and your vessel is being overtaken by a sailing vessel?
Steer into the wind.
When can a power driven vessel become a sailing vessel?
When the auxiliary engine is not running or is being assisted by sail power
What should a sailing vessel do when overtaking a power driven vessel?
Keep clear... The power driven vessel should, if possible, maintain course and speed. The only rule for overtaking is that you keep your distance while overtaking
What should the operator of a power driven vessel do when crossing paths with a sailboat under sail?
**Not sure why this was flagged, I hand typed this.Rules of the RoadRule 9-Steering & Sailing RulesInternational/Inland(b) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.***This applies to sailing vessels that are tacking in a channel or fairway.Rule 18Steering and Sailing Rules.Responsibilities Between Vessels.Except where Rules 9,10 and 13 otherwise require:(a) A power driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:(iv) a sailing vessel.(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way :(i) a vessel not under command(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver .
When is the only time a sailing vessel gives way to a power-driven vessel?
In Australia, sailing boats only have to give way to commercial boats. When collision is imminent. Exercising your "right of way" can be detrimental to your lives and crafts.
When is a sailboat under sail the give-vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel?
There are general rules for which vessel should give way but circumstances dictate which vessel does give way and which one stands on.For instance, there are many occasions when a sailing vessel not only should but must give way to a power driven vessel. A few examples are as follows.If the power driven vessel is:Engaged in fishingEngaged in diving operationsNot under commandHas restricted manouverability due to its draught.Has right of way.See the link below for Rules for Preventing Collisions at Sea for a more comprehensive collection.
What should the motorboat do if a motorboat is approaching a sailboat head on?
Rules of the RoadRule 9-Steering & Sailing RulesInternational/Inland(b) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.***This applies to sailing vessels that are tacking in a channel or fairway.Rule 18Steering and Sailing Rules.Responsibilities Between Vessels.Except where Rules 9,10 and 13 otherwise require:(a) A power driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:(iv) a sailing vessel.(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way :(i) a vessel not under command(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver .
If a motorboat is approaching a sailboat head-on what should the motorboat do?
Rules of the RoadRule 9-Steering & Sailing RulesInternational/Inland(b) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.***This applies to sailing vessels that are tacking in a channel or fairway.Rule 18Steering and Sailing Rules.Responsibilities Between Vessels.Except where Rules 9,10 and 13 otherwise require:(a) A power driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:(iv) a sailing vessel.(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way :(i) a vessel not under command(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver .
What is power driven vessel?
A power driven vessel is often understood to be a mechanically driven boat. Human power as in rowing or wind driven power is not usually considered power driven.
