In nautical terms the burdened vessel must give way to the privaledged vessel. Typically, the sailboat is considered privaledged over the powerboat. Therefore, the sailboat is given the right of way and allowed to proceed. No rule is absolute. Rare exceptions exist involving unique safety situations.
Like so many rules of the water, this concept can easily be applied to everyday life. Do you make the Wind or Are you being carried by the Wind?
Which one are you? Burdened or Privaledged?
~ Ancient Mariners, Water Guardians, King Neptune and the Wicked Banshee of the Bay ~