What should you do when and your vessel is being overtaken by a sailing vessel?

1. When crossing, powered boats must give way to the right. ...
2. A powered vessel must give way to a sailing vessel, unless it's being overtaken by the sailing vessel. ...
3. Sailing vessels. ...
4. When both sailing vessels are on the same tack, the sailing vessel to windward – closest to where the wind is blowing from – must give way.

1. What should you do if your boat is being overtaken by a sailboat?
2. What are you required to do when your vessel is being overtaken?
3. What do you do if you meet a sailboat head on?
4. What action must a sailboat take when on a collision course with a fishing boat?
5. What action should you take when overtaking another power-driven boat?
6. What action should be done both vessel A and B on overtaking situation?
7. What action should you take if you are approaching a boat at night and see a green and white light?
8. What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way vessel Florida?
9. What is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress?
10. What is the first action that the boat operator should take following a collision?

What should you do if your boat is being overtaken by a sailboat?

Paths That Cross: The power-driven vessel is the give-way vessel. The sailing vessel is the stand-on vessel. Overtaking: 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.

What are you required to do when your vessel is being overtaken?

Any vessel overtaking any other vessel must keep out the way of the vessel being overtaken. The former is the give-way vessel and the latter is the stand-on vessel. This rule applies even if the overtaking vessel is propelled by wind, oars, or rubber band paddlewheel.

What do you do if you meet a sailboat head on?

The boats are shown closer to each other than they should be when actually encountering another vessel on the water. Meeting Head-On: Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. Both vessels should turn to starboard (the right). Paths That Cross: The vessel on the operator's port (left) side is the give-way vessel.

What action must a sailboat take when on a collision course with a fishing boat?

You must take early and substantial action to keep well clear of the other boat by altering your speed and course. You should pass at a safe distance to the port (left) or starboard (right) side of the other boat. If a safe route exists, you should always attempt to pass the boat on the starboard side.

What action should you take when overtaking another power-driven boat?

Overtaking. If you are overtaking another power-driven boat (B) from the stern (from behind) you are the give-way craft (A) and do not have the right-of-way. You must take early and substantial action to keep well clear of the other boat by altering your speed and course.

What action should be done both vessel A and B on overtaking situation?

In accordance with Rule 16 (Action by give-way vessel), vessels A and B which are both directed to keep out of the way of each other shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.

What action should you take if you are approaching a boat at night and see a green and white light?

If a green and white light is visible, then another boat is approaching you from your boat's port (left) side. In this situation, you are the stand-on craft and should maintain your speed and direction. The other boat should take early and substantial action to steer well clear of your boat.

What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way vessel Florida?

Stand-on vessel: The vessel that must maintain its course and speed unless it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. If you must take action, do not turn toward the give-way vessel or cross in front of it.

What is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress?

The primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress? Keeping his /. her vessel and him / herself out of danger. The responsibility for maintaining a proper lookout using human sight and sound (hearing) on a boat underway applies to boats during what times?

What is the first action that the boat operator should take following a collision?

Perform the following if your craft has been involved in a collision: Step 1) Ensure that everyone is wearing a life jacket or PFD. Step 2) Visually and/or verbally confirm that all passengers are present and accounted for. Step 3) Determine if there are other craft in the vicinity that may offer assistance.