Question 1 Deck General

The correct answer is A) Secure your storm jib aback to starboard and sheet your reefed mizzen in flat. Secure your rudder hard to starboard. This is the appropriate action because in 35 knots of wind, heaving-to on the starboard tack requires backing the storm jib to starboard to create a weather helm, and sheeting the reefed mizzen in flat to create a lee helm. Securing the rudder hard to starboard will help maintain the vessel's position and stability in the heavy weather conditions. The other options are incorrect because they either do not create the necessary weather and lee helms (C and D), or they use the wrong sails and rudder positions (B).