Question 124 Deck General

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You are sailing into a harbor with the intention of picking up your mooring. There is no current. Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE?

A On a sloop, if your initial approach is to be downwind you could slow your approach by striking the jib and letting your main sheet out as far as it will go.

B On a yawl, the last sail you will strike after you have picked up the mooring will normally be the mainsail.

C On a ketch, you will most likely strike the jib before making your final approach.

D All of the above are correct.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) On a ketch, you will most likely strike the jib before making your final approach. On a ketch, the jib is typically the first sail to be struck (taken down) when approaching a mooring, as it provides the most forward drive and makes it harder to control the vessel's approach. By striking the jib first, the ketch will become more manageable and easier to maneuver into the mooring. The other options are incorrect because A) does not apply to a ketch, and B) refers to a yawl, which has a different sail configuration than a ketch.

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