Boating right of ways Flashcards
vessel trailing
give-way vessel
vessel in front
stand - on vessel, this vessel can deny the passage if deemed unsafe, right of way
two short sounds
permission to pass port side
two short sounds reciprocated
permission to pass port side
5 horn sounds
permission denied
if two vessels are head-on
both should immediately steer to the right
COLREGS
Prevention of Collisions at Sea
Power vs sail
powered is always give way vessel, sailing is stand-on
whichever is overtaking is the stand on vessel and maintains course
sail v sail
wind on same side, the leeward is the stand on vessel an maintains course.
wind on diff sides, head on, the vessel with wind on its starboard side is the stand on
if operating power driven/sailing vessel must give way to
any vessel not under command, vessel restricted in ability to maneuver, engaged in commercial fishing, sailing vessel