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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.
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Assuming neither boat is beleaguered and each craft has sea room, each bears to starbord.
He would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.
Do everything possible to avoid it. The motorboat operator would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.
The sailboat has the right-of-way until the motorboat gets ship-sized, when it assumes the right-of-way.
Both of them should turn to their right and reduce speed so they pass each other harmlessly.
Power should give way to sail, if a collision is imminent or you are ever unsure on what to do always turn to starboard (right).
You should take action to avoid a collision.
The vessel on the port (left) should give way.