SUNBEAM has a VHF radio. Should the skipper try to contact the ferry directly?

A. Radio contact with a ferry is never useful or appropriate in this kind of situation

B. A radio call is the only thing needed — once made, no other action is necessary

C. Wait for the ferry to call SUNBEAM first before doing anything

D. A brief, clear radio call (for example on the harbour's working channel or Channel 16 if unsure) identifying SUNBEAM's position and intentions can help, especially in a busy channel — but it should never be relied upon instead of taking clear avoiding action, since the other vessel may not respond in time

A. Speed up directly across its path to "beat it" to the other side

B. Keep a close, continuous watch on the ferry's bearing (the direction it appears from) to judge whether it is getting closer in a way that suggests risk of collision, and be ready to take early action — large fast vessels can close distance far quicker than they appear to from a small boat

C. Assume the ferry will always see and avoid a small sailing boat automatically

D. Stop watching the ferry once it has been seen and focus on something else

A. Size alone always decides who must give way, with no other rules applying

B. Right of way rules do not apply at all inside a harbour entrance

C. Not automatically by size alone, but in practice large vessels in a narrow or marked channel often cannot manoeuvre quickly or safely, and many channels have specific local rules requiring small craft to keep clear of larger commercial traffic — a small boat should always act early to stay well clear regardless of the strict right of way rule

D. A small sailing boat always automatically has right of way over any powered vessel in any situation