Keep clear...
The power driven vessel should, if possible, maintain course and speed.
The only rule for overtaking is that you keep your distance while overtaking
When overtaking a power-driven vessel, a sailing vessel operator should ensure they are aware of the other vessel's course and speed. The operator should maintain a safe distance and communicate their intentions if necessary. According to maritime rules, the overtaking vessel must keep clear of the vessel being overtaken, typically passing on the starboard side. Finally, the operator should always be vigilant for any changes in the other vessel's movements to ensure a safe passage.
This is a case where the sailing vessel does not have the right of way. The overtaking vessel must stay clear of the vessel being overtaken. The best thing you could do would me to keep a steady course, or make any changes obvious so the overtaking sailboat knows what you are doing.
When overtaking a power-driven vessel, a sailing vessel operator should ensure they have a clear understanding of the right-of-way rules, typically following the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs). The operator must maintain a safe distance and maneuver to pass the power-driven vessel on its starboard side unless otherwise indicated. It is also crucial to communicate intentions, possibly using sound signals, and to monitor the other vessel's response to ensure safe passage. Finally, the operator should remain vigilant for any changes in the situation that may require adjustment of their course or speed.
When a power-driven vessel is being overtaken by another power-driven vessel, the overtaken vessel is the stand-on vessel. This means the overtaken vessel should maintain its course and speed, while the overtaking vessel is required to take action to avoid a collision. It is the responsibility of the overtaking vessel to ensure safe passage and to maneuver appropriately.
If you are operating a motorboat and your motorboat is being overtaken by a sailboat, you should maintain present course and speed. The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel, regardless of whether it is a sailing vessel or a power-driven vessel. The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel.
Steer into the wind.
Rules of the Road International/Inland Steering and Sailing rules Rule 13-Overtaking "ANY vessel overtaking any OTHER shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken." In addition, the proper whistle signals need to be proposed and agreed to.
You always must give the right of way to the sailboat unless it's using the engine then you abide by the rule of yielding to the boat on the right.Remember the golden rule, Avoid collisions at all costs.In the IRPCS or "The rules of road" there are many other rules relevant to this situation, all of which are Subordinate to the golden rule.A power vessel make keep clear and remember how maneuverable they are. Whereas, a sailboat has limited maneuverability due to their inability of sailing into the wind.An overtaking vessel must keep clear. The vessel being overtaken is the stand-on vessel and must maintain its speed and course.So in this situation the power vessel should maintain it's course and speed. Whereas the sailing vessel must keep clear while overtaking but the power vessel must make sure it is not preventing the sailboat overtaking it because power gives way to sail.Ultimately, make your intentions clear, remember to use your common sense, remember the points mentioned above and AVOID COLLISIONS AT ALL COSTS.Happy Sailing.
The overtaking craft should give way, as the overtaking craft should be the one with the most control, as it is initiating the move.
Unless the sailboat is overtaking a power-driven vessel, the powerboat is the give-way vessel.
the power driven vessel needs to give-way for sailing ships.
When a sailboat is approaching a powerboat, the powerboat is generally considered the give-way vessel. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), power-driven vessels must yield to sailing vessels under sail, unless the sailing vessel is overtaking. Therefore, in this situation, the powerboat should take action to avoid a collision.