USCG Exam PracticeRule 12 — Sailing Vessels
Two sailing vessels are approaching each other so as to involve risk of collision. Vessel A has the wind on her starboard side. Vessel B has the wind on her port side. Which vessel shall keep out of the way?
- A. Vessel A, because she is the stand-on vessel
- ✓ Vessel B, because she has the wind on her port sideCorrect
- C. Vessel A, because she has the wind on her starboard side
- D. Neither vessel; both must take action simultaneously
Why B is correct
When two sailing vessels have the wind on different sides, the vessel with the wind on the port side is the give-way vessel. Vessel B has the wind on her port side and must keep out of the way of Vessel A. 33 CFR §83.12(a)(i).
Cited:33 CFR §83.12