BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel must keep course and speed when __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — being overtaken
COLREG Rule 13 states that any vessel overtaking another shall keep out of the way of the overtaken vessel. Consequently, the overtaken sailing vessel has the absolute right-of-way and must maintain its current course and speed to allow predictable overtaking maneuvers.
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