Safety and Operations
Chris-Craft 2–17
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 2-22). Ensure the other
boat understands your intentions before proceeding.
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 2-23).
To pass on the port side you should signal two (2) short blasts. To pass on the starboard side you should
signal one (1) short blast.
Figure 2-21. Passing Port-to-Port
Figure 2-22. Passing Starboard-to-Starboard
Figure 2-23. Overtaking
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