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¿Qué es el orinque?What is a tripping line (orinque)?
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Correct answer: c) A line joining a buoy to the anchor, marking where the anchor lies.
Why it is correct
The tripping line joins the anchor to a small buoy. It marks the anchor and helps free it if fouled.
Why the others are not
- a) That is a mooring pendant.
- b) A halyard hoists sails.
- d) That is the anchor warp.
How to work it out in the exam
- Tripping line: anchor to buoy.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2015 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 6 Official paper · Official answer key
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