Question 133Deck General70% to pass
You are running before a rough sea and a strong wind. Your sailing vessel is yawing. If the wind should catch the mainsail on the reverse side you will _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) jibe.
When a sailing vessel is running before a rough sea and strong wind, and the wind catches the mainsail on the reverse side, the vessel will jibe. Jibing occurs when the stern of the vessel swings across the wind, causing the mainsail to shift rapidly to the opposite side of the boat. This can be a dangerous situation that can lead to loss of control or even damage to the vessel and crew if not handled properly.
The other options are incorrect because broaching (A) refers to the vessel heeling over excessively, tacking (B) involves turning the vessel into the wind, and going in irons (D) means the vessel loses all forward momentum and becomes stuck.
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