which side of boat do you pass on
RULES OF THE ROAD. Unlike the roads in the UK, you drive on the right hand side of the River and. pass oncoming boats port (left) side to port side. When overtaking other boats. you do so on its port side towards the middle of the river. Near bridges and bends, a boat going upstream must, if necessary, give way. to boats coming downstream and motor boats should always give way to. sailing boats, rowing boats and larger passenger vessels which may have.