What action should be taken when a sailboat is about to cross paths with a PWC?

If a sailboat under sail is about to cross paths with a PWC, the PWC should change its speed and course. The power-driven vessel is the give-way vessel, and the sailing vessel is the stand-on vessel.

What should the operators of a power-driven vessel and a sailing vessel do when approaching head on?

When a power-driven vessel B encounters a sailing vessel A, the sailing vessel is ALWAYS the stand-on vessel (unless a sailing vessel is overtaking). In the case above, power-driven vessel B must take EARLY and SUBSTANTIAL action to keep clear of sailing vessel A.

What should a motorboat do when approaching a sailboat?

Head On – When two motor boats approach each other head on, both boats turn to the right and pass each other port to port. Sailboats When encountering sailboats that are sailing, motorboats generally should give way. If you are motoring in a sailboat, you should give way to sailboats that are sailing.

What do you do when crossing paths with a sailboat?

Give-way vessel: The vessel that is required to take early and substantial action to keep well away from other vessels by stopping, slowing down, or changing course. Avoid crossing in front of other vessels. Any change of course and/or speed should be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel.

What should you do when 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.

When should a sailing vessel give way to a power driven vessel?

Rules to remember when two vessels meet

1. When two power vessels are approaching head on,both vessels should alter course to starboard to pass port-side to port-side.
2. When two power-driven vessels are in crossing situation on a collision course, give way to the vessel to starboard (right).

What should operator do when approaching a large vessel?

Operating Around Large Vessels

1. Watch out for other vessels, and be ready to slow down and yield to large vessels.
2. Make your pleasure craft more visible by operating in a group with other small boats.
3. Stay off the water in fog or high winds.

What should a sailboat operator do when approaching a PWC head-on quizlet?

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. The vessel on the operator’s starboard (right) side is the stand-on vessel. Overtaking: The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel.

What to do when crossing paths with a PWC?

The motorboat should slow down and let the PWC pass because the PWC is smaller. The PWC should speed up and attempt to cross in front of the motorboat. The vessel on the port (left) should give way. The slower-moving vessel should give way.

What should you do before letting someone else operate your PWC?

Before allowing others to operate your vessel:

1. Check that they meet the minimum age and boater education requirements for operation in your state.
2. Make sure they know basic boating safety and navigation rules.
3. Show them how to use the lanyard with the ECOS and require them to use it.

What do you do when approaching another vessel head-on?

Approaching Power-Driven Boats: Head-On and Overtaking When power-driven boats approach each other head-on, neither boat has the right-of-way. Both operators must take early action to steer clear of each other, by steering to starboard (to the right) as soon as possible to avoid a collision.

When should you approach a sailboat?