Question 104 Deck General
70% to passIn order to maintain speed while changing course from a close reach to a broad reach, what should be done to the sails?
A
Reefed
B
Eased out
C
Lowered
D
Hauled in
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Eased out. To maintain speed while changing course from a close reach to a broad reach, the sails should be eased out. This allows the sails to luff and depower, preventing the boat from heeling excessively and losing speed as the wind angle changes. Reefing (A), lowering (C), or hauling in (D) the sails would reduce their area and potentially cause a loss of speed during the course change.
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