50 yards or 150 feet
50 yards or 150 feet
When operating a vessel at greater than slow no wake speed, you must stay at least 100 feet away from swimmers, downed skiers, or persons wading in the water. This distance helps ensure the safety of individuals in the water and minimizes the risk of accidents caused by boat wakes or proximity. Always be vigilant and follow local regulations, as distances may vary by jurisdiction.
50 ft
A boater may not approach within 100 yards of a military vessel; it must slow to minimum speed within 500 yards of any naval vessel.
100 feet
When operating a personal watercraft (PWC) at greater than no-wake speed, you must stay at least 100 feet away from nonmotorized vessels, such as canoes or kayaks, and anchored vessels. This distance helps ensure the safety of those on board and minimizes potential hazards caused by wakes. Always be aware of local regulations, as some areas may have specific distance requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.