ACQUIRING RIGHT OF WAY
When a boat acquires right of way, she shall initially give the other boat room to keep clear, unless she acquires right of way because of the other boat’s actions.
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Part 2 — When Boats Meet
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When a boat acquires right of way, she shall initially give the other boat room to keep clear, unless she acquires right of way because of the other boat’s actions.
Rule 14
If reasonably possible, a boat shall - (a) avoid contact with another boat, - (b) not cause contact between boats, and - (c) not cause contact between a boat an...
Rule 16
When a right-of-way boat changes course, she shall give the other boat room to keep clear . In addition, on a beat to windward when a port-tack boat is keeping...