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One boat is overtaking another. Which boat must give way?
faster boat
When a boat is overtaking the other which boat must give way?
The boat overtaking the other boat is the give way vessel.
One boat is overtaking another which boat must give way?
The boat that is doing the passing is the Give-way vessel. They must stay clear of the boat that they are passing. The boat being passed is the Stand-on vessel, they do not move or alter speed.
A PWC is overtaking another vessel Which vessel must give way?
the PWC
When a personal water craft is overtaking another vessel which vessel must give way?
The overtaking craft should give way, as the overtaking craft should be the one with the most control, as it is initiating the move.
Which is the proper route to take when overtaking another craft?
The boat coming from behind has no rights. It must overtake the slower boat safely whichever side it chooses.
What actions are required of power boat a when approaching starboard side of the sail boat?
The overtaking vessel must always give way. Therefore the powerboat must be prepared to stop or change direction - the sailboat has right of way.
When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel?
A sailboat under sail should never give way to a motor boat. However, if it comes up against another sail boat: 1. Overtaking boats must give way 2. Those on Starboard tack have right of way 3. The boat that is closest to the wind (or on the windward side) should give way
When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat witch vessel is the stand on vessel?
The boat that overtakes another boat is the give-way vessel. The boat being overtaken is the stand-on vessel. When a sailboat is the overtaking vessel, she must keep clear of the powerboat. Any vessel overtaking another must stay clear of the vessel being overtaken (Rule 13). Please refer to the Navigational rules. Specifically Rules 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18. A link is provided below.
What You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation rules you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give way?
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You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the navigation rules you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules means you must give way?
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When overtaking a bicycle rider you must give him how many feet of clearance?
As much as is safe for the prevailing conditions.
