USCG certified personal flotation device.
When a sailing vessel and a pwc are meeting head on the sailing vessel is the stand on vessel.
A single-masted sailing vessel is called a 'sloop-rigged' vessel.
When boating at night a red and white light on a vessel tells you that you must give way to the other vessel.
When boating at night, a single white light on a vessel tells you that it is anchored.
The term "sailing" is also used for submarines - the definition of "sailing" has several meanings besides the one most people think about, which is wind billowing through canvas of a sailing vessel. The one that applies is "The skill required to operate and navigate a vessel". It doesn't make any difference if the vessel is above or below the waterline.
It is not known who invented the first sailing vessel. Sailing vessels have been known from ancient times and were used in many locations.
A type of sailing vessel.
In this instance the sailing vessel is required to keep out of the way of the vessel it is overtaking. Once the overtake is in progress, the situation cannot become a crossing situation. However, at all times either vessel has a responsibility to take action to avoid a collision.
In this instance the sailing vessel is required to keep out of the way of the vessel it is overtaking. Once the overtake is in progress, the situation cannot become a crossing situation. However, at all times either vessel has a responsibility to take action to avoid a collision.
In this instance the sailing vessel is required to keep out of the way of the vessel it is overtaking. Once the overtake is in progress, the situation cannot become a crossing situation. However, at all times either vessel has a responsibility to take action to avoid a collision.
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.
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 .