Question 112Deck General70% to pass
Which statement about sailing close-hauled is TRUE?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) If you steer closer to the wind, you will slow down.
When sailing close-hauled, which means sailing as close to the direction of the wind as possible, steering the boat closer to the wind will cause the sails to luff and the boat to slow down. This is because sailing close-hauled requires the sails to be sheeted in tightly, and steering too close to the wind will cause the sails to lose their optimal shape and power. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the relationship between sail trim and boat speed when sailing close-hauled.
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