What is the proper action of two sailing vessels are approaching one another so as to involve risk of collision apply in accordance to Rule 12?

(a) When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
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How shall 2 sailing vessels Manoeuvre when they are approaching one another so as to involve risk of collision and each has the wind on a different side?

Applying the Rule(s) and comments: In accordance with Rule 12 (a)(ii) (Sailing vessels), when two sailing vessel are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision and when both have the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to windward (vessel A) shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to ...
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When two sailing vessel are meeting each other & have wind on the same side which sailing vessel is to keep out the way?

Wind on Same Side: When two sailing vessels are approaching one another with the wind on the same side, the leeward sailing vessel is the stand-on vessel.
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What is the rule when two vessels are on crossing courses?

When two power-driven vessels are in crossing situation on a collision course, give way to the vessel to starboard (right). The give way vessel must take early and obvious action to avoid a collision by either stopping or altering course to starboard.
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How must a vessel pass when two vessels are meeting head on situation?

(a) When two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.
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Rule 12: Sailing Vessels | COLREGS In Depth



What do you do when you approach another vessel head?

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.
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When two vessels are in a crossing situation on the water the vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid a collision vessel a is called which of the following?

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.
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What are the following action if two sailing vessel approaching one another so as to involve risk of collision enumerate according to the scenarios?

When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel. This rule is simple.
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When 2 sailboats are approaching which has the right of way?

When crossing, the boat on the other boat's port (left) side must give way. sound signal to indicate which side it intends to pass on (one short blast for starboard, and two for port).
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What rule is one of two vessel is to keep out of the way the other shall keep her course and speed?

Rule 16 - Action by Give-way Vessel

Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.
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When 2 sailboats are approaching which has the right of way sailboat with the wind on the right sailboat with the wind on the left?

Windward gives way to leeward: If two sailboats are approaching each other and the wind is on the same side of each boat, then sailing rules are that the vessel which is to windward (the direction of the wind) must give the right of way to the vessel which is leeward (the opposite direction of the wind).
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When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat which one is the give way vessel the boat that is slower powerboat both boats Neither boat?

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.
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What is windward and leeward sailing?

In sailing terminology, windward means "upwind," or the direction from which the wind is blowing. A windward vessel refers to one that is upwind of another vessel; a leeward vessel is downwind.
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What situation shall be considered that these vessels are insight of one another?

Applying the Rule(s) and comments: In accordance with Rule 3 (k) (General definitions) vessels shall be deemed to be in sight of one another only when one can be observed visually from the other. Comments: The term observed visually means that the other vessel is observed by naked eye or binoculars.
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What do you call the side opposite to the main sail of a sailing vessel?

The windward side is defined as the side opposite to that on which the mainsail is carried or, in the case of a square-rigged vessel, the side opposite to that on which the largest fore-and-aft sail is carried.
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Which statement is true two sailing vessels?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing vessels approaching each other? A sailing vessel overtaking another is the give-way vessel.
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What is the proper action when two sailing vessel in head on situation the other vessel the wind on her starboard side?

When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
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When you are sailing who has right of way when the wind is on the same side of both yachts?

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.
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When two sail boats are sailing in the same direction parallel to each other the most downwind boat will always have right of way?

When two sail boats are sailing in the same direction(PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER), the MOST downwind boat will always have right of way. All vessels must give way to very large vessels that have limited maneuverability. In a crossing situation, the power boat crossing from the left will always have right of way.
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When shall the stand on vessel in a crossing situation take action to avoid the other vessel?

Meaning: The action that the stand on vessel finally takes to avoid the situation depends on what is the nature of the action of the give-way vessel, if the action is insufficient to clear the close quarter situation than the stand on vessel has to take action which will get the two ships safely away from each other.
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When a vessel is approaching your vessel from 2350 relative what type of situation is indicated here?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel approaching your vessel from 235° relative is in what type of situation? Add 180 + 67.5 and it's still within the arc of visibility of the stern light so it's overtaking. a sidelight has an arc of 112.5 degrees so anything beyond (360-112.5 or 000+112.5) would be overtaking.
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What is Rule 8 of the collision regulation?

As soon as you identify a risk of collision, you must identify the correct action to avoid collision to ensure the vessels will pass at 'a safe distance'. You should then take that action to avoid collision as soon as it is appropriate to do so.
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When two vessels are in a crossing a situation the vessel that must maintain course and speed vessel B is referred to as which of the following?

When one of two vessels is to keep out of the way (give-way vessel), the other, the stand-on vessel, must maintain course and speed. The stand-on vessel must take avoiding action when it becomes apparent that the vessel required to give way is not taking appropriate action.
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When two powerboats or PWC are approaching such that they will cross each other's path What should happen?

If another vessel is approaching you from the port — or left — side of your boat, you have the right of way and should maintain your speed and direction. 2. If a vessel is aiming to cross your path and they're on your starboard — or right — side, they have the right of way.
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When 2 vessels are operating in the same general area who is responsible for avoiding a collision?

The answer to who is responsible for avoiding a collision between two boats is that both captains share this duty. It doesn't matter if you're boating inland or international waters. It also applies to rivers and the Great Lakes. The law is clear.
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