When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat, the powerboat is the stand-on vessel. (Ref: SB-29)
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When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat, the powerboat is the stand-on vessel. (Ref: SB-29)
When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat, the powerboat is the stand-on vessel. (Ref: SB-29)
Unless the sailboat is overtaking a power-driven vessel, the powerboat is the give-way vessel.
A sailboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
Rule 17Action by stand on vessel(a) (i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other (The stand on vessel) shall keep her course and speed.Please refer to the link provided below.
When it's the least maneuverable vessel in the encounter.
Standon Calling was created in 2001.
The question should be "When is the sailboat the stand-on vessel...? The answer is if the sailboat has an engine and if it is in operation, the sailboat is treated as a power boat in determining stand-on status. The right-of-way would then follow the rules for power boats.
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Whenever a danger of collision exists.