Question 3941 Deck General

The correct answer is D) advance. The advance is the distance a vessel moves parallel to the original course from the point where the rudder is put over to any point on the turning circle. This is a key parameter in understanding a vessel's turning characteristics, which is important knowledge for those seeking a U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License. The other options are incorrect because: A) The pivoting point is the point around which the vessel appears to rotate during a turn. B) The drift angle is the angle between the vessel's heading and its actual direction of movement. C) The transfer is the distance the vessel moves perpendicular to the original course during a turn.