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 is required to 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 larger sail area
Why B is correct
When both sailing vessels have the wind on the same side, the vessel to windward must keep out of the way of the vessel to leeward. 33 CFR §83.12(a)(ii).
Cited:33 CFR §83.12