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Dos buques de vela se aproximan uno al otro, con riesgo de abordaje. Si reciben el viento por bandas contrarias:Two sailing vessels approach with risk of collision. If they have the wind on opposite sides:

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Correct answer: a) The one with the wind to port keeps clear of the other

Why it is correct

On opposite tacks, the one with the wind to port gives way. It is the basic sailing rule.

Why the others are not

  • b) That one stands on.
  • c) Same tack rule.
  • d) Not the rule.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Port tack: give way.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Right of way

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