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Approaching a Sailing Vessel

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.

Power-driven vessel B alters course to keep clear of sailing vessel A.

Sailing vessels stand on when being overtaken and give way when overtaking.

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