As the lead boat, which always has the right of way, stay on your side of the channel and maintain a steady speed so that the overtaking vessel can pass you safely. use your radio to discuss this with the passing boat. power boats must yield to sailboats and boats being rowed or paddled, except in a narrow channel.. Boating etiquette. boating, as a recreational sport, has been around for over 300 years. you may need to slow to 4 knots to allow the overtaking vessel to pass at 6 knots which allows for a much smaller wake. if you have special "rules" regarding behavior on your boat (smoking, drinking, etc.), let them know before they arrive.. Operating rules. boat operation is subject to a series of rules similar to those governing road traffic. the collision regulations and the criminal code of canada are two valuable sources of information for anyone interested in more details on the regulations governing the operation of a vessel..
The international regulations for preventing collisions at sea 1972 (colregs) are published by the international maritime organization (imo) and set out, among other things, the "rules of the road" or navigation rules to be followed by ships and other vessels at sea to prevent collisions between two or more vessels.. If the boats are on the same tack, the leeward (downwind) boat is the stand-on vessel, and the windward boat must give way. in sailboat races, there are additional rules about the start line, rounding marks, and so on, but the basic rules above apply when boats meet in open water.. Thank you to seadoo for allowing us to use this video for educational and training purposes..
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