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En mar abierto dos buques de vela que están a la vista el uno del otro se cruzan con riesgo de abordaje. En esta situación, si ambos reciben el viento por la banda de babor:In open water two sailing vessels in sight cross with risk of collision, both with the wind on the port side:
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Correct answer: d) The windward one keeps clear of the leeward one.
Why it is correct
Both have the wind to port, so they are on the same tack. The windward vessel gives way.
Why the others are not
- a) That is power.
- b) Not the rule.
- c) The reverse.
How to work it out in the exam
- Same tack: windward gives way.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2026 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 23 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2026 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 24 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
- IMO: Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) · Rule 12
- RIPA, consolidated text (BOE) · Rule 12
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