Engines on

Well - engines are on and they are being used so if I wanted to keep myself out of court. I'd just stay out of the way if I had my engines on.

Rule 3c : The term “sailing vessel” means any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used. Interpretation : A sailing vessel is a ship whose propulsion is provided only by its sails. Its displacement is determined by the strength and direction of the wind. These are all sailing vessels, including sailboard. The word machinery does not necessarily imply the propeller, which is the case of a sailboat whose engine is fitted with a clutch. Thus the engine can turn to neutral while the propeller is not engaged and that the sailboat is moving and running under sails only. When the propulsion machinery is running and the propeller is engaged, a sailing ship becomes a power-driven vessel. A sailing vessel at anchor is not under sail and propelling machine is not engaged. Under the Regulation, it is considered a power-driven vessel.