The ferry passes safely at a distance, but its wash (the wave it creates) is much bigger than expected. What should the crew do as it approaches?

A. Deliberately turn to take the wash directly broadside (from the side) for a more exciting ride

B. Stand up to get a better view of the wash as it arrives

C. Make sure everyone is holding on or seated securely, and if possible turn to take the wash at a safer angle (often bow-on or close to it) rather than side-on, which reduces the risk of being knocked over by a sudden large wave

D. Ignore the approaching wash completely since the ferry itself has already passed

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