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El signo del abatimiento en función de la banda a la que abate la embarcación, puede ser:The sign of leeway, by the side the boat is set to, can be:

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Correct answer: c) Positive when the wind comes from the port side and leeway is to starboard.

Why it is correct

Wind from port pushes to starboard, and that leeway is positive.

Why the others are not

  • a) Wind does not push towards where it comes from.
  • b) Wind does not push towards where it comes from.
  • d) To starboard is positive.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Wind to port: +. To starboard: −.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Navigation calculations

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