Question 113Deck General70% to pass
Your 20-ton ketch-rigged sailing vessel is sailing close hauled on the port tack in a moderate breeze with all sails properly trimmed. You wish to bear off quickly to avoid a floating hazard. To utilize your sails to assist with the turn, you should which action should you take?
AI Explanation
You are correct - the answer B) Slack the mizzen sheet is the appropriate action to take in this scenario.
When sailing close-hauled on the port tack, slackening the mizzen sheet will cause the mizzen sail to luff and lose power, which will help the boat bear off quickly to avoid the hazard. This is because the mizzen sail provides directional stability and weathervaning forces to keep the boat on course, so reducing its effect will allow the boat to turn more easily.
The other options would not be as effective. Slacking the jib sheet (A) would reduce forward drive but not assist the turn, and putting the rudder hard to port (C) without adjusting the sails would be less effective. Option D, doing all of the above, is incorrect as slacking the mizzen sheet alone is the most appropriate action to facilitate the quick turn.
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