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Al realizar una ciaboga sin viento y con una hélice levógira, lo más rápido y eficaz es hacer que la proa caiga o evolucione a:Turning short round with no wind and a left-handed propeller, the fastest and most effective way is to swing the bow to:

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Correct answer: d) Port

Why it is correct

With a left-handed propeller, going astern swings the stern to starboard and bow to port. Turning to port, each astern kick helps.

Why the others are not

  • a) Prop walk works against.
  • b) Not needed.
  • c) It matters.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Left-handed: to port.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Propeller and rudder

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