Unless the sailboat is overtaking a power-driven vessel, the powerboat is the give-way vessel.
the power driven vessel needs to give-way for sailing ships.
Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
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Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
Powerboat. The powerboat is easier to maneuver and turn than a vessel depending on sail and wind.
The more maneuverable vessel is the give-way vessel. This normally means the smallest one. But all captains are responsible for avoiding collisions on the water.
The more maneuverable vessel is the give-way vessel. This normally means the smallest one. But all captains are responsible for avoiding collisions on the water.
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.
The more maneuverable vessel is the give-way vessel. This normally means the smallest one. But all captains are responsible for avoiding collisions on the water.
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.
Whenever a danger of collision exists.