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Cuando dos buques de vela se crucen con riesgo de abordaje:When two sailing vessels cross with risk of collision:
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Correct answer: c) With the wind on the same side, the one to windward keeps clear of the one to leeward
Why it is correct
Between sailing vessels, on opposite tacks the port-tack one gives way. On the same tack, windward gives way.
Why the others are not
- a) Power rule.
- b) Port tack gives way.
- d) b is false.
How to work it out in the exam
- Sail: port tack gives way; same tack, windward.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2022 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 18 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2022 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 20 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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