Question 57Deck General70% to pass
Which point of sailing describes a vessel on that has the wind coming from 140° relative?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) On a broad reach.
When the wind is coming from 140° relative to the vessel, the vessel is sailing on a broad reach. This means the wind is coming from an angle between 90-150 degrees off the bow of the vessel. On a broad reach, the sails are trimmed to be more perpendicular to the wind, allowing the vessel to sail efficiently at an angle greater than 90 degrees from the wind direction.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Close hauled on the port tack would have the wind coming from 45-60 degrees off the bow, B) Running before the wind would have the wind coming directly from behind the vessel, and D) Close hauled on the starboard tack would have the wind coming from 45-60 degrees off the starboard bow.
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