Question 131 Deck General

The correct answer is B) Strike the sails. Then run a kedge anchor out to one side, hook the main halyard to it, and heave the boat down onto one side. This is the most prudent action because it allows you to safely get the vessel off the bar without risking further damage. Striking the sails removes the wind power that could potentially push the vessel further onto the bar. Running out a kedge anchor and heeling the boat over provides a mechanical advantage to pull the vessel off the bar, without relying on the potentially damaged keel. This method is a standard practice for refloating a grounded vessel with a deep keel. The other options, such as using the engine or sails, carry a higher risk of further grounding or damage.