Size of boats
Whether or not the boat has adequate guards or a railing
Yes, overtaking boats must give way to the boats they are overtaking. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), a vessel that is overtaking another is considered to be the "give way" vessel. This rule ensures safe navigation and prevents collisions by allowing the overtaken vessel to maintain its course and speed.
for traveling on water what else?
the length of the boat
They traveled by boats and horse carriages
German U-boats.
In Australia, sailing boats only have to give way to commercial boats. When collision is imminent. Exercising your "right of way" can be detrimental to your lives and crafts.
Boats
you drive them. Boats float by displacing more water than the weight of the vessel.
Small boats, for many, are a simple and inexpensive way to get started in sailing.
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