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Sound signals

What Rule 35 signal should a yacht under sail alone make in restricted visibility?

Short answer

One prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes

A sailing vessel under sail alone sounds one prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes. If propulsion machinery is being used, apply power-driven status instead. Revise Fog Signals (Rule 35).

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What Rule 35 signal should a yacht under sail alone make in restricted visibility?