Question 124Deck General70% to pass
You are sailing into a harbor with the intention of picking up your mooring. There is no current. Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE?
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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