Overtaking; Figure - Chris-Craft 32 Launch (RJ) Owner's Manual

Safety And Operations
Meeting Head-On
When two boats meet head-on neither boat has the right-of-way. Both boats should reduce speed and
pass port-to-port

(Figure

2-3).
1 short blast
Figure 2-12
If it is not possible to pass port-to-port due to some obstruction or other boat traffic, you should sound
two short blasts to indicate that you are intending to pass starboard-to-starboard (Figure 2-4). Ensure
the other boat understands your intentions before proceeding.
2 short blasts
Figure 2-13
Crossing
When engaged in a crossing situation, where two vessels are
approaching at right angles (or close to) and a risk of collision exists,
the vessel on the right is the stand-on vessel and must hold course
and speed. The give-way vessel must maneuver in such a way as to
keep clear of the stand-on vessel. The give-way vessel must pass to
the stern of the stand-on vessel. The give-way vessel shall slow, stop,
or reverse to allow the stand-on vessel to pass.

Overtaking

If one boat wishes to overtake (pass) another boat, the vessel astern
must initiate the signal indicating his desire to pass. The vessel being
passed (overtaken) is the stand-on vessel. The boat doing the passing
(overtaking) is the give-way vessel (Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-14
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