Polaris 2003 MSX - Manual (Page 55)

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OPERATION
Navigational Rules
Overtaking Vessels
If your watercraft is passing another vessel, your craft
is the give-way vessel. The other vessel is expected to
maintain its course and speed. You must not interfere
with its course of travel.
If your craft is the stand-on vessel, maintain your
course and speed until the other vessel has passed you.
Crossing Paths
When two power vessels are crossing each other’s path
close enough to run the risk of collision, the vessel
having the other on the starboard (right) side must give
way. For example, if the other vessel (4) is on your
vessel’s (3) starboard (right) side, you must give way.
If the other vessel is on your port (left) side, your
vessel is the stand-on vessel and should maintain its
course and direction. The other vessel must give way.
However, always drive defensively in case the
give-way vessel fails to give your vessel the proper
right-of-way. Always be prepared to stop quickly or
take evasive action.
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