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The sailboat operator is the stand-on vessel so they should keep their course and speed while the PWC is the give-away vessel so it should change course and speed.
Maintain present course and speed.
A sailing vessel operator when approaching a pwc head on should slow down and change course.
There are several precautions that an operator should take when approaching a blind corner. The first thing is to slow down and then approach the corner from the furthest angle.
Use low beams.
A train operator should blow their horn when approaching crossings where cars or pedestrians may be. They should also always have their lights on.
A sailing vessel operator should sound a blast on the horn when approaching a PWC head on. However, it is up to the operator of the motorized craft, in this case the PWC, to take evasive action.
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.
The sailboat has the right-of-way until the motorboat gets ship-sized, when it assumes the right-of-way.
turn off headlights and leave parking lights on
Give the sailboat a little room for navigation. It's odd that a sailboat would overtake a powerboat, but it can happen. Whether we are piloting a power or sail craft we should always be aware of our surroundings. A good pilot will have their head on a swivel at all times and know what is approaching from behind.
Give the sailboat a little room for navigation. It's odd that a sailboat would overtake a powerboat, but it can happen. Whether we are piloting a power or sail craft we should always be aware of our surroundings. A good pilot will have their head on a swivel at all times and know what is approaching from behind.