BOATsmart! USA Knowledge Base
Module 05 - Navigating the Waterways
Head-on Approach
If you meet another boat and see a green, red and white light, you’re approaching another power-driven boat head-on. In this situation, neither boat has the right-of-way. Both operators must take early and substantial action to steer well clear of the other boat by reducing their speed and steer to starboard (right).
If you meet another boat and see a green and red light but no masthead (white) light, then you’re approaching a sail-powered boat. In this situation, you are the give-way craft and must yield the right-of-way to the sailboat.
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