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Si al abandonar una embarcación es necesario lanzarse al agua, con carácter general el abandono de la misma deberá realizarse:If you must jump into the water when abandoning a boat, in general you should:

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Correct answer: c) Jump feet first, legs and knees together, holding the lifejacket and your nose. If you must swim, do it on your back.

Why it is correct

Jump feet first with legs together, holding the lifejacket and nose. Swimming on your back protects the face and saves energy.

Why the others are not

  • a) You do not jump in pairs.
  • b) Jump from leeward.
  • d) Wear the lifejacket.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Jump: feet first, together, hold nose.

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