the motor boat usually gives the sailboat the right of way
the power driven ship should give-way, and it must only do so by turning starboard... in good seamanship the sailing vessel should also turn starboard, but are not required to by law.
Give-way to starboard side
power boat
give way to the starboard side
The overtaking vessel must always give way. Therefore the powerboat must be prepared to stop or change direction - the sailboat has right of way.
A power boat cannot stop or turn as fast, especially a vessel larger than the sail boat . The sail boat should give way to the power boat.
it tells you the boat is approaching you head on
Go around on either side is the action that is required of Boat A while overtaking Boat B in darkness or reduced visibility.
get out of the water and get on land and go somewhere safe
you are approaching head on.
He would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.
provide assistance.