Question 63 Deck General

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Which phrase describes a sailing vessel with the wind coming from 180° relative?

A Running before the wind
B On a broad reach on a port tack
C Close hauled on the port tack
D Close hauled on the starboard tack
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) Running before the wind. When the wind is coming from 180° relative, this means the vessel is sailing with the wind directly at its back. This is known as "running before the wind" or "running with the wind." In this position, the sails are oriented to catch the wind from behind, propelling the vessel forward. The other options are incorrect because they describe different sail configurations relative to the wind direction. B) and C) involve the vessel sailing closer to the wind direction, while D) describes the vessel sailing on the opposite tack.

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