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Conforme a la regla 12 del RIPA, cuando avistamos un buque de vela a barlovento pero no podemos determinar la banda por la que este recibe el viento, mientras que nuestro buque recibe el viento por babor, deberemos:Under Rule 12, if we see a sailing vessel to windward but cannot tell which side she has the wind, while we have the wind to port, we must:

Show the answer

Correct answer: a) Keep out of the way of the vessel to windward.

Why it is correct

With wind to port and unsure how the other has it, Rule 12 says keep clear. In doubt, the port-tack vessel gives way.

Why the others are not

  • b) In doubt, port tack gives way.
  • c) It must keep clear.
  • d) Stopping is not required.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Doubt on port tack: keep clear.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Right of way

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