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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
- Port tack: give way.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 23 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 26 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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