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You're the stand-on boat, and the give-way boat clearly isn't moving out of your way. What may you do?

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  1. Nothing; you must hold course no matter what
  2. Take action on your own to avoid a collision
  3. Speed up so you pass first

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References

  1. 33 CFR 83.17, Action by stand-on vessel (Rule 17) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/section-83.17 Checked 2026-10-09.

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