In a head-on meeting with another powerboat, what action should you take?

When encountering another powerboat head-on, the recommended action is to keep to the right. This maneuver aligns with the navigational rules that help prevent collisions and ensure safe passage on the water. By altering your course to starboard (the right side), both vessels can pass each other safely, reducing the risk of an accident.

In maritime navigation, this practice is often referred to as the "stand-on" and "give-way" rules. In a head-on meeting scenario, both vessels typically are considered to be "give-way" vessels, hence adjusting to the right allows for a mutual understanding of direction, minimizing uncertainty and promoting safety.

The options of keeping to the left, speeding up, or stopping the vessel can lead to confusion and increase the chance of collision. Keeping to the left may create a situation where both boats are moving toward the center of the channel, which is unsafe. Speeding up does not ensure safety and can complicate the situation further, while stopping may not always be feasible or safe in a crowded waterway. Therefore, keeping to the right is the most effective action to take in this scenario.