When a sail boat overtakes a power boat the power boat is the stand on vessel.
When one boat overtakes another, the overtaking vessel is considered the give-way vessel no matter what it's powered by.
When one boat overtakes another, the overtaking vessel is considered the give-way vessel no matter what it's powered by.
When one boat overtakes another, the overtaking vessel is considered the give-way vessel no matter what it's powered by.
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The boat that overtakes another boat is the give-way vessel. The boat being overtaken is the stand-on vessel. 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.
In this instance the sailing vessel is required to keep out of the way of the vessel it is overtaking. Once the overtake is in progress, the situation cannot become a crossing situation. However, at all times either vessel has a responsibility to take action to avoid a collision.
In this instance the sailing vessel is required to keep out of the way of the vessel it is overtaking. Once the overtake is in progress, the situation cannot become a crossing situation. However, at all times either vessel has a responsibility to take action to avoid a collision.
The boat being overtaken is always stand-on, regardless of propulsion type. Rule 13.
The question should be "When is the sailboat the stand-on vessel...? The answer is if the sailboat has an engine and if it is in operation, the sailboat is treated as a power boat in determining stand-on status. The right-of-way would then follow the rules for power boats.
only when under sail alone and when crossing the path of the power boat
the powerboat must yeild to the sail boat