A sailboat is considered the stand-on vessel when it is under sail and encounters a powerboat that is not under command or is overtaking. In general, when two vessels approach each other, the sailboat has the right of way if it is on a collision course with a powerboat that is approaching from behind. However, if the powerboat is operating at a safe speed and is not overtaking, it must yield to the sailboat. Always, both vessels should take action to avoid collisions, adhering to the "rules of the road."
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 is crossing the path of the powerboat.
Only when under sail alone and is crossing the path of the powerboat.
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
only when under sail alone and is crossing path of powerboat
Only when under sail alone and is crossing the path of the powerboat.