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En circunstancias de mal tiempo, navegando en una embarcación de recreo a motor, con la mar por la proa o amuras y con poca arrancada, pero la suficiente de gobierno, decimos que estamos:In heavy weather in a motor boat, with the sea on the bow and little way but enough to steer, we are:
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Correct answer: b) Heaving to.
Why it is correct
Heaving to is the sea on the bow with little way. Running is with the sea astern.
Why the others are not
- a) Astern.
- c) On the quarter.
- d) Under sail.
How to work it out in the exam
- Bow and little way: heave to.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2024 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 2 · question 8 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2024 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 4 · question 10 Official paper · Official answer key
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