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The ferry had altered course to give him room - but - had turned port so as to go across his bow, rather than starboard to go under his stern.
They're like that. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif
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I think the ferry was being considerate by going to port; simply because going to starboard (windward) would have blocked his wind and the Wayfarer may have lost way and been messed about by the rotor winds swirling over the ferry.