Which statement is true regarding two sailing vessels with the wind forward of the beam on opposite sides?

Which statement is true regarding two sailing vessels with the wind forward of the beam on opposite sides?

• A. A sailing vessel with the wind forward of the beam on the starboard side shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel with the wind forward of the beam on the port side
• B. The vessel on the starboard tack has priority
• C. Neither vessel must keep out of the other
• D. The sailing vessel with the wind forward of the beam on the port side shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel with the wind forward of the beam on the starboard side

Answer: (D)