Even though SUNBEAM manages to safely tow the other boat all the way into harbour, should the Coastguard still be told about it?

A. Reporting this kind of help is only required if it happened at night

B. Only the towed boat's crew need to consider telling anyone, not SUNBEAM's skipper

C. No — since everything ended safely with no professional rescue involved, there is nothing worth telling anyone

D. Yes — a quick informative call letting the Coastguard know a vessel was assisted, that it is now safe in harbour, and that no further help is needed, is good practice and avoids any confusion if the other boat had already been reported missing or in difficulty by someone else

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