A yacht returns to the UK from France. What are the legal requirements regarding customs and border control?

A. Fly a Q flag (yellow) on arrival until cleared; contact Border Force by reporting to the online CERS system (or calling 0300 123 2012) within 4 hours of arrival; arrival must be at a designated point of entry unless force majeure. All persons and goods declared. Post-Brexit: UK/EU customs rules apply — duty-free limits exist

B. Customs applies only to commercial vessels — leisure yachts are exempt from all border formalities

C. No customs formalities are required for UK-registered vessels returning from EU countries

D. The Q flag is only required for non-EU countries — France requires no declaration

A. Heaving to is only possible in winds above Force 5 — light winds do not allow the technique

B. Heaving to: backed foresail + sheeted main + lashed helm to leeward creates a nearly stationary vessel making minimal leeway. Used for: crew rest, eating hot food, waiting for a tidal gate, reefing in heavy weather, attending to a non-urgent emergency on board

C. Heaving to means stopping the engine and drifting — only used on motor vessels

D. Heaving to requires full sail — reducing sail while hove to defeats the purpose

A. Immediately motor forward at full power to push over the obstruction

B. Drop all sails and anchor in position — wait for the next high water

C. Note the time and check the tide table (is it rising or falling?); if rising — may float off shortly, hold position. If falling — assess: heel to reduce draught (all crew to one side); deploy kedge anchor using the dinghy to deep water; motor off in reverse if possible without damaging propeller; protect against further keeling with fenders/lines to a second anchor

D. Call the Coastguard for immediate assistance — grounding is always an emergency