BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two sailing vessels are approaching each other as shown in illustration D003RR below. Which statement is correct?

Correct Answer: Option C — Vessel "II" should stand-on because she has the wind on her starboard side.

Rule 12(a)(ii) dictates that when both sailing vessels have the wind on different sides, the vessel with the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way. Vessel II, having the wind on the starboard side, is the stand-on vessel and must maintain her course and speed.