Walt wrote:
If you can avoid the obstruction merely by bearing off a few degrees and
passing the obstruction to leeward, then rule 19 doesn't come into play.
All the choices except D can be dealt with by bearing off and passing
them to leeward.

I'm with youse guys. The correct answer is C, not D.

http://www.nadn.navy.mil/SailingTeam...002answers.pdf

It's A, C, and E.

I was arguing not about tacking (rule 19) but simply room to pass the
obstruction (rule 18). If there is *any* change of course required to
safely pass the obstruction *and* the likely position of it's ground
tackle, then IMHO the boat is entitled to room. I'd agree that asking
for room to tack at a small marker or speed bouy would not be silly.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King