Sailboats and manually operated craft usually have the right of way over motorboats. Motorboats should stay clear of sailboats and manually and should not create a wake that may cause them trouble. Sailboats and manually powered craft must yield the right of way when overtaking motorboats and when a motorboat is at anchor. In overtaking and passing situations, the boat being passed has the right of way, and the passing boat is required to stay clear. When meeting another boat head-on, stay to the right.
Boats going downstream have right of way when two boats are crossing paths.
The boat on the left must slow down and allow the other boat to pass. In narrow channels, boats underway must stay right of the middle of the channel. 1. Help other people involved in the accident 2. Notify local law enforcement officers immediately by the quickest means of communication available. Give your name, address and identification to any injured person or owner of property that is damaged in the accident.