Whenever a danger of collision exists.
The sailboat is the give-way vessel when both the sailboat and the motorboat are underway and the motorboat is on a course that may result in a collision. According to the navigation rules, a sailing vessel under sail alone must give way to a power-driven vessel. Additionally, if the sailboat is overtaking the motorboat, it must also give way. In all other situations, the sailboat typically maintains its course and speed, while the motorboat is required to avoid a collision.
Whenever a danger of collision exists.
Whenever a danger of collision exists.
Whenever a danger of collision exists.
Whenever a danger of collision exists.
A sailboat is the give-way vessel when it is overtaken by a motorboat, as the motorboat is required to keep clear of the sailboat. Additionally, if the sailboat is on a collision course with the motorboat and does not have the right of way, it must yield. In general, when two vessels are approaching each other, the sailboat should give way to the motorboat unless the sailboat is on a tack that gives it the right of way.
The sailboat is the give-way vessel when it is overtaken by the motorboat, which is generally considered the stand-on vessel. Additionally, when both vessels are on a collision course and the motorboat is to the right (starboard) of the sailboat, the sailboat must give way. In situations where both boats are under sail, the sailboat must also give way to a motorboat if the motorboat is not under command.
In this scenario, the sailboat is the give-way vessel when it is crossing behind the motorboat because it is required to keep clear of the power-driven vessel. The presence of more passengers on the sailboat does not change its status as the give-way vessel, as the rules of navigation prioritize the type of vessel and its relative position rather than the number of people aboard. Therefore, the sailboat must yield to the motorboat regardless of its passenger count.
In general, a sailboat is the give-way vessel when it is under sail alone and encounters a motorboat that is underway. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), the sailboat must take action to avoid a collision. However, if the sailboat is using its engine, it may be considered the stand-on vessel, depending on the specific circumstances of the encounter. Always be aware of the navigation rules applicable to your situation.
The sailboat is the give-way vessel when it is overtaken by the motorboat, as the motorboat is considered the stand-on vessel in this scenario. Additionally, when two sailing vessels are approaching each other, the sailboat that has the wind on its port side must give way to the one with the wind on its starboard side. In general, the sailboat must also give way to any vessel that is not under command, limited in its ability to maneuver, or constrained by draft.
If the motorboat was hindered in its ability to maneuver, such as a tug pulling a boat or pushing a barge, or if the motorboat was adrift or signaling distress. Understanding the rules of underway and give-way are important parts of maritime safety.
If you are operating a motorboat and your motorboat is being overtaken by a sailboat, you should maintain present course and speed. The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel, regardless of whether it is a sailing vessel or a power-driven vessel. The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel.