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What to Do If You Are Yielding Right of Way and Another Yacht Approaches

If radar, AIS, or visual observation shows another yacht on a collision course while you are required to keep clear, act early and consistently. As the give-way vessel you must...

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When Someone Falls Overboard, What Action Should the Skipper Take

The first minutes after a person goes overboard determine survival. The skipper must simultaneously stop the vessel, mark the location, and initiate a clear man‑overboard (MOB...

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