If another boat signals their intention to pass you from astern, you should answer with the same signal if in agreement and maintain course and speed.
Move to the right or left and let them pass
Maintain course and speed to allow the faster boat to pass safely.
You should already be aware of a boat approaching from astern ... your head needs to be on a swivel as the pilot at all times. You need to know everything about your surroundings. If you hear this signal you should probably slow down and let them pass safely. Don't crowd them or try to out run them.
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answer with same signal and continue maintain course and speed
Depending on which side they intend to pass you on, they should give you and audible horn blast. One blast indicates passing on the starboard and tow blasts indicate passing on the port. Remember to return the same audible horn signal to let them know that you heard them and are aware of their intentions. One blast from them gets one blast from you and so on. The vessel being passed will remain the Stand - on vessel, which means you do not alter your course or speed. They, being the Give-way vessel must alter speed and course to pass.
Proper procedure for using hand held visual distress signal flare
Depending on which side they intend to pass you on, they should give you and audible horn blast. One blast indicates passing on the starboard and tow blasts indicate passing on the port. Remember to return the same audible horn signal to let them know that you heard them and are aware of their intentions. One blast from them gets one blast from you and so on. The vessel being passed will remain the Stand - on vessel, which means you do not alter your course or speed. They, being the Give-way vessel must alter speed and course to pass.
Depending on the definition of "hooking up" he may have just be using you for his own selfish needs but has no intention of a reconciliation.
To signal another boater that you wish to pass them on your port side, you should sound one short blast of your horn. This is a standard maritime communication indicating your intention to pass on the left side of the other vessel. The receiving vessel should respond by maintaining their course and speed to facilitate the maneuver. Always ensure to monitor the other boater's response to ensure safe passage.
five or more short blasts
Use hand signals.