A sailing vessel with the wind on her port side observes another sailing vessel to windward but cannot determine with certainty whether that vessel has the wind on her port or starboard side. What action is required?

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B. She shall keep out of the way of the other vessel — Under 33 CFR §83.12(a)(iii), if a vessel with the wind on the port side sees a vessel to windward and cannot determine with certainty whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or starboard side, she shall keep out of the way of the other vessel.

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A. She shall stand on and sound one short blast

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C. She shall wait until the other vessel's tack can be confirmed before taking action

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D. She shall sound five short blasts and maintain course

A sailing vessel with the wind on her port side observes another sailing vessel to windward but cannot determine with certainty whether that vessel has the wind on her port or starboard side. What action is required?

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