USCG Exam PracticeRule 12 — Sailing Vessels
Two sailing vessels are on the same tack. Which vessel is required to keep out of the way?
- A. The vessel to leeward
- B. The vessel with the wind on the port side
- ✓ The vessel to windwardCorrect
- D. The vessel that is the overtaking vessel
Why C is correct
Per 33 CFR §83.12(a)(ii), when both sailing vessels have the wind on the same side, the vessel to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel to leeward.
Cited:33 CFR §83.12