Sailboat Right-Of-Way

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We’ve been sailing this boat for over 70 years and while most powerboaters are respectful, there are too many who don’t seem to understand that a sailboat has right of way over power boats at almost all times — no matter what direction they are approaching each other from. The only exceptions are that a sailboat should give way to a working fishing vessel or a recreational powerboat that is trolling or at anchor. So please give us sailors a break and a wide berth.

Sailor Sam