Practice question

Under RIPA Rule 12, when two sailing vessels are approaching each other with the wind on DIFFERENT sides, which vessel must keep out of the way?

  1. The vessel which has the wind on her port (babor) side shall keep out of the way of the other
  2. The vessel which has the wind on her starboard side must keep clear
  3. The larger sailboat always has right of way regardless of wind direction
  4. The sailboat sailing downwind always has absolute priority

Answer: A — The vessel which has the wind on her port (babor) side shall keep out of the way of the other

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