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Generally, vessels under sail power have the right of way.
Rule 13-International Overtaking (a) Notwithstanding anything contained in the rules of this section any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken . In other words the vessel being overtaken is the stand-on vessel and the overtaking is the giveway vessel.
Rule 13-International Overtaking (a) Notwithstanding anything contained in the rules of this section any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken . In other words the vessel being overtaken is the stand-on vessel and the overtaking is the giveway vessel.
The overall length of the vessel determines the equipment that it is able to carry.
How the two vessels are propelled
The length of the vessel determines what equipment is required.
There is a misconception that a motor driven vessel always gives way to sail. This is not so. There are many things which decide which vessel gives way, tides, wind, the channel and the conditions of the vessels themselves. The operations they are involved in also affect who gives way. It is a rule, however, that BOTH vessels are responsible for avoiding collisions.
The length of the vessel.
As a Giveway vessel, you are required to stay clear of the stand-on vessel. These actions include, (1) Make an early and bold alteration of course (2) Slow the vessel down (3) Stop the vessel (4) Come astern (5) Make an early and bold alteration of course and slow the vessel down Best to 90 degree alteration away from the stand-on vessel and then take a slow turn, and once the stand-on vessel passes go around his stern and back onto your original course.
Vessel" is a terms used in art, to describe a kind of sculpture that is formed like a container. In everyday life, "vessel" has wonderful connotations too. A vessel can be a means of traveling over the water - and thus by metaphor, of traveling over the sea of emotion. A vessel can be a kind of medium through which something creative and powerful can flow - as in a "vessel for the Holy Spirit." The Chalice on the altar is a vessel.
To take early and substantial action to keep well clear of the stand on vessel
a kayak is a good exaqmple