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Dos buques de vela a la vista se encuentran en una situación de cruce con riesgo de abordaje. Si ambos reciben el viento por la misma banda:Two sailing vessels in sight are crossing with risk of collision. If both have the wind on the same side:
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Correct answer: d) The windward one keeps clear of the leeward one.
Why it is correct
On the same tack the windward vessel gives way. Which side the other is on does not count.
Why the others are not
- a) That is power.
- b) Not the rule.
- c) The reverse.
How to work it out in the exam
- Same tack: windward gives way.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2022 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 27 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2022 · 3ª 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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