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Dos buques de vela, que están a la vista el uno del otro, navegan de vuelta encontrada a rumbos opuestos o casi opuestos, recibiendo el viento por bandas contrarias. En esta situación:Two sailing vessels in sight meet on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses with the wind on opposite sides. In this case:

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Correct answer: d) The one with the wind to port keeps clear

Why it is correct

Between sailing vessels there is no head-on rule: the tack decides. The port-tack vessel gives way.

Why the others are not

  • a) Power rule.
  • b) Not the rule.
  • c) That one stands on.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Sail: port tack gives way.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Right of way

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