Question 121 Deck General

The correct answer is B) The vessel is on a port tack. A vessel is on a port tack when the wind is coming over the port (left) side of the vessel, causing the sails to be trimmed to the starboard (right) side. This is the correct term to describe a sailing vessel that is underway with the wind coming over the port side. The other options are incorrect because: A) "Port jibe" refers to the vessel changing direction by passing the bow through the wind, with the wind then coming over the opposite (starboard) side. C) "Starboard tack" refers to the wind coming over the starboard side of the vessel. D) "Starboard jibe" refers to the vessel changing direction by passing the stern through the wind, with the wind then coming over the opposite (port) side.