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 must keep out of the way?
- A. Vessel A, because she has the wind on her starboard side
- ✓ Vessel B, because she has the wind on her port sideCorrect
- C. The vessel that is to windward
- D. The vessel that is to leeward
Why B is correct
Under 33 CFR §83.12(a)(i), when each sailing vessel has the wind on a different side, the vessel with the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other. Vessel B has the wind on her port side and is therefore the give-way vessel.
Cited:33 CFR §83.12