F Sailboats over Powerboats


When a sailboat and a powerboat (including a sailboat under power) approach each other, the sailboat is the stand-on vessel and should hold its course. The powerboat is the give-way vessel and must keep clear of the sailboat. The only exception to this Rule is when the sailboat is overtaking the powerboat. (see previous page; Overtaken over Overtaking)


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FOther Safety Practices: Stay Clear of Large Vessels


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Tugboats towing barges and large ships have difficulty maneuvering and require a lot of room. Always give them a wide berth. In channels they are stand-on, and you must give way to them. If you see a tugboat crossing ahead, look well astern of it to check if a barge is being towed.


In general, the priority for stand-on vessels, from top to bottom is: 1 A disabled vessel


2 A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, such as a tanker in a channel, a dredge, or a tug and tow.


3 A vessel engaged in commercial fishing 4 A sailboat 5 A powerboat


AVOID COLLISIONS AND BE SAFE!


All course changes should be made early and obvious. If you aren’t SURE you can safely cross ahead of another vessel, aim astern to cross its wake. When you are the give-way vessel, make your actions (changing course and/or speed) obvious to the other vessel.


Remember: You are always responsible for avoiding a collision, even if you are the stand-on vessel. The Rules require you to maneuver to avoid a collision.


Table of Contents


l Starboard and Port - Identify stand-on and give-way between starboard and port sailboats.


l Leeward and Windward - Identify stand-on and give- way between leeward and windward sailboats.


l Overtaken and Overtaking - Identify stand-on and give- way between overtaken and overtaking vessels.


NEVER try to cross between a tug and what it is towing, even if the cable seems submerged!


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SKILL EVALUATION


Chapter 7 | Ancillary Skills & Situational Awareness


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