USCG Exam PracticeRule 25 — Sailing and Rowing Vessels (lights)
A sailing vessel underway at night is required to exhibit which lights as a minimum?
- ✓ Sidelights and a sternlightCorrect
- B. Masthead light, sidelights, and a sternlight
- C. An all-round white light only
- D. Sidelights and a masthead light
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.25(a) requires a sailing vessel underway to exhibit sidelights and a sternlight. A masthead light is not required for a sailing vessel; that requirement applies to power-driven vessels under §83.23(a).
Cited:33 CFR §83.25