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Dos buques de vela a la vista el uno del otro, que reciben el viento por la misma banda, se aproximan con riesgo de abordaje. ¿cuál debe maniobrar?:Two sailing vessels in sight, with the wind on the same side, approach with risk of collision. Which must manoeuvre?
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Correct answer: d) The one further to windward.
Why it is correct
On the same tack the windward vessel gives way. The leeward one stands on.
Why the others are not
- a) That is power.
- b) Opposite tacks.
- c) The reverse.
How to work it out in the exam
- Windward gives way.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 18 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 18 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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