In open water, a sailing vessel (under sail only) meets a power-driven vessel. Under COLREGs, who normally gives way?

A. The larger vessel always has right of way

B. The vessel on the port tack gives way

C. The power-driven vessel gives way to the sailing vessel, UNLESS the sailing vessel is overtaking the power vessel

D. The sailing vessel always gives way regardless

A. Anchor light plus sidelights

B. All-round white light and sidelights only

C. Sidelights and two masthead lights, no stern light required

D. Masthead (steaming) light forward, second masthead light aft (if over 50m), sidelights (red/green), and stern light (white)

A. One all-round red light and masthead light

B. Two all-round red lights in a vertical line, plus sidelights and stern light if making way

C. Three all-round red lights and anchor light

D. Flashing yellow light every 2 seconds

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