Right of way Flashcards
What is a sailing vessels tack
The side of the sailing vessel that the boom isn’t on is defined as the tack of the vessel
Why are port and starboard used instead of left and right
left and right depends if the person is facing forwards or aft, whereas port and starboard is consistent as it is based on the vessel itself
When two vessels are meeting, who should give way, the port tack or starboard tack
the port tack should give way, whereas the starboard tack is the stand-on vessel
Why should you run on a starboard tack
so that in a close quarters situation is, you are the stand-on the vessel and can keep your course
when would a sailing vessel on a starboard tack have to give way
either to a constrained vessel, or when overtaking another sailing vessel.
If you are the stand-on vessel what responsibility do you have
You must still act to avoid a collision if you think one is likely to occur
if you cannot determine the tack of a vessel, what should you assume
that it is on starboard and to give way
What vessels do sailing boats need to give way to
fishing or trawling vessels, ships with restricted ability to manoeuvre, vessels not under command, minesweeping vessels, vessels towing, or other vessels constrained by draught.
What boats must give way to sailing vessels
Motor vessels not engaged in commercial activity
What is a gybe
when the wind gets behind a sail while running downwind, causing the boom to quickly swing to the other side of the boat
what are the dangers of a gybe
can cause concussions from hitting the boom
can cause damage to the boat from sudden force from the sail changing sides
When giving way, what is a big enough change of course
a change in course should during the day show a different aspect of the boat, or at night a different combination of lights.
When motor sailing, what is the right of way
when motor sailing, the sailing boat is classed a motorboat and must give way to all vessels
if a sailing vessel is overtaking a motor vessel, who has right of way
the motor vessel. the overtaking vessel always have to give way
