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El conjunto de acciones tendentes a preparar una embarcación para pasar un temporal, se denomina….The set of actions to prepare a boat to weather a gale is called:

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Correct answer: c) Making all secure (“arranchar a son de mar”).

Why it is correct

“Arranchar a son de mar” is stowing and lashing everything before heavy weather.

Why the others are not

  • a) A manoeuvre.
  • b) Seeking shelter.
  • d) Only part.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Prepare for gale: secure all.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Decisions on board

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