How long before folks rolling their own are looked at sideways by LE?
We're nearly there. I imagine the suspicion I would be under explaining to some goon that, no, I do not have any social media history to share because I do not have any social media accounts. To answer your question: we're this close.
Also according to sailing rules wind powered vessels always have the right of way, which might be important in straights like the English Channel or around southern Asia.
It's difficult to take nautical advice from a dude who can't spell "strait" correctly. The "rules of the road" are a bit more complicated than you describe. A ship under sail, for example, must give way to a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, or a vessel not under command (can't maneuver at all). A sailing vessel must also give way to a fishing vessel using nets or trawls.
So no, wind powered vessels do not always have right of way.
When you don't know what you are doing, do it neatly.