The correct answer is D) at anchor and heading into the wind. A vessel is considered "wind rode" when it is at anchor and heading into the wind. In this situation, the vessel's heading is determined by the direction of the wind, as the vessel's bow naturally points into the wind. This is the normal and expected orientation of a vessel at anchor, as it allows the vessel to weathervane and minimize the strain on the anchor line. The other answer choices do not accurately describe a wind rode vessel. A vessel that is backing into the wind (A) is not wind rode. Applying a leeway correction to the course (B) is not related to a wind rode vessel. Carrying lee rudder (C) refers to a technique used to counteract the effects of wind, but does not indicate that the vessel is wind rode.