Question 1410Deck Safety70% to pass
You are the person in charge of a lifeboat and have made the decision to beach your craft through a heavy surf. Which of the following is the recommended procedure for a boat under oars?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) keep the head into the seas and back smartly to beach the boat in the shortest amount of time.
This is the recommended procedure for a boat under oars in heavy surf because backing the boat towards the beach allows the crew to better control the boat's speed and approach to the shore. By keeping the bow pointed into the seas, the boat is less likely to broach (turn sideways to the waves) and capsize. Backing also provides more maneuverability and the ability to quickly adjust the boat's position as needed to avoid obstacles or dangerous surf conditions.
The other options, such as deploying a sea anchor or trying to row directly towards the beach, are less effective at maintaining control and safely beaching the boat in heavy surf.
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