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La acción de recibir las olas por la amura cuando existe mala mar, manteniendo la embarcación avante y con poca velocidad, se conoce como:Taking the waves on the bow in heavy seas, keeping the boat going ahead at low speed, is known as:
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Correct answer: b) Heaving to (capear)
Why it is correct
Heaving to is holding the sea on the bow with little way. Running is taking it astern.
Why the others are not
- a) That is with the sea astern.
- c) That is preparing the boat.
- d) It is a danger, not a manoeuvre.
How to work it out in the exam
- Bow and slow: heave to.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2020 · Convocatoria de e · PER Modelo A · question 7 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2020 · Convocatoria de e · PER Modelo B · question 9 Official paper · Official answer key
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