The towing vehicle and trailer are at the boat ramp
Steer into the wind.
The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the vessel that should give way. This means that the vessel that is being overtaken can remain on course.
If you are operating a motorboat and your motorboat is being overtaken by a sailboat, you should maintain present course and speed. The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel, regardless of whether it is a sailing vessel or a power-driven vessel. The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel.
commercial vessel
On the dock and away from the vessel.
Swim
The operator of a stand-on vessel should maintain course and speed, allowing the give-way vessel to take necessary action to avoid a collision. They should be prepared to alter course if the give-way vessel does not take action or if a collision becomes imminent. It is important for the stand-on vessel to stay vigilant and be ready to communicate with the give-way vessel if necessary.
check your 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
the vessel operator
The power-driven vessel should change course and speed.
With your vessel's bow pointed at zero or 360 on your compass, the green light should be directed at 135 degrees.