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When a sailing vessel and a PWC are meeting head on normally, the sail boat has the right of way, but who wants to risk a collision? Both should be aware of what is going on.
The boat overtaking the other boat is the give way vessel.
Generally the overtaking boat is the give way vessel depending on circumstances.
When one boat overtakes another, the overtaking vessel is considered the give-way vessel no matter what it's powered by.
When one boat overtakes another, the overtaking vessel is considered the give-way vessel no matter what it's powered by.
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.
The Jet ski is the give-way vessel.
A power boat cannot stop or turn as fast, especially a vessel larger than the sail boat . The sail boat should give way to the power boat.
When one boat overtakes another, the overtaking vessel is considered the give-way vessel no matter what it's powered by.
A PWC is a Power Driven Vessel so she must give way.
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the PWC