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| BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail making 5 knots. The apparent wind is broad on the port beam at 10 knots. You see another sailing vessel dead ahead on a meeting course. What action is correct? | |
| A) You must keep out of the way of the other vessel. | |
| B) Only the other vessel must maneuver to avoid collision. | |
| C) Both vessels must maneuver to avoid collision. | |
| D) You are only required to maneuver if collision cannot be avoided by maneuver of the other vessel. | |
| Posted: 29 Oct 2015 18:24 UTC | Post #1 |
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| jamarmiles Deck & Engine |
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| tough test | |
| Posted: 18 Jan 2020 19:47 UTC | Post #2 |
| kevin.burkard Deck & Engine |
Expired Member Total Posts: 4 |
| Thought starboard tack had right of way? | |
| Posted: 09 Apr 2024 17:31 UTC | Post #3 |
| js1260 Deck & Engine |
Member Total Posts: 3 |
| If the wind is broad (a "broad reach") and the other vessel is coming at you, then they are on a tack opposite to yours. If the wind is on your port side, then the other is on a starboard tack and has ROW. | |
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