Once underway, what should crew on both boats be doing?

A. Someone on SUNBEAM should keep checking the tow line and the boat behind regularly, while the crew on the towed boat keep a lookout too and stay ready to signal if anything goes wrong (line coming loose, taking on water, or wanting to stop)

B. Once the tow has started, no further checking is needed from either boat until reaching harbour

C. The crew on the towed boat should go below decks out of the wind for the whole journey

D. Only the boat being towed needs to keep watch — the towing boat's crew can relax completely

A. Approach at full speed directly alongside the drifting boat

B. Assume they are just waving in a friendly way and carry on past without checking

C. Call the Coastguard immediately without first checking what the actual problem is

D. Sail or motor closer carefully to assess the situation — check if anyone is hurt, whether the boat is taking on water, and what kind of help they actually need, before deciding what to do next

A. Automatically agree to tow them without considering whether it is realistic or safe to do so

B. Refuse to help at all and leave immediately since no one is in immediate danger

C. Tow them at full sailing speed without checking whether the tow line and fittings can cope

D. Whether SUNBEAM is actually able to help safely — check the size and weight of the other boat compared to SUNBEAM, the sea conditions, and whether towing is realistic, or whether it would be better to simply stand by and call for proper assistance instead