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Cuando las circunstancias lo permitan, durante una navegación con mal tiempo, es recomendable:When circumstances allow, in bad weather it is advisable to:

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Correct answer: a) Keep the coast to windward

Why it is correct

With the coast to windward, the wind pushes us away. With it to leeward, any failure drives us onto the rocks.

Why the others are not

  • b) That is a lee shore.
  • c) Not the key point.
  • d) It is dangerous.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Coast to windward, never to leeward.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Decisions on board

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