CROSSING SITUATIONS
Power vs. Power:
The vessel on the operator's port (left) side is the give-way vessel. The vessel on the operator's starboard (right) side is the stand-on vessel.
crossing situation
When two vessels approach each other and their paths are crossing. The boat with the other boat on its starboard side is the give way vessel and must yield.
crosstrees ...
crossing situation - The meeting of two vessels, which is not head-on, but having 22.5 degrees aft the beam.
cross-jack -The Cross-jack-yard is the lowest yard on the mizzen mast. Pronounced "cro'-jack." ...
Crossing situation
When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, ...
In a crossing situation (involving power-driven vessels), you normally would not want to slow down because that makes it more difficult for the give-way vessel to pass behind you.
Privileged Vessel - Vessel having the right of way in a crossing situation
Prop Walk - Sideward force created by a spinning propeller Right hand prop (clockwise) ...
 See also: Boat, Point, Hitch, High, Hoist
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