BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel with the wind abaft the beam is navigating in restricted visibility. She should sound __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — one prolonged and two short blasts
Under Inland Rule 34(a), two short blasts indicates 'I intend to leave you on my starboard side' (starboard-to-starboard pass), requiring an identical two short blasts confirmation.
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