USCG Exam PracticeRule 12 — Sailing Vessels
Two sailing vessels are on the same tack and approaching so as to involve risk of collision. Which vessel must keep out of the way?
- A. The vessel to leeward
- ✓ The vessel to windwardCorrect
- C. The vessel with the wind on her port side
- D. The vessel with the wind on her starboard side
Why B is correct
When both sailing vessels have the wind on the same side, the windward vessel is the give-way vessel and must keep out of the way of the leeward vessel. 33 CFR §83.12(a)(ii).
Cited:33 CFR §83.12