Question 1912Navigation General

The correct answer is D) about 20 miles east of Jupiter Inlet. To get the greatest benefit from the Gulf Stream when navigating from New Orleans to Boston along the Florida coast, you want to position your vessel about 20 miles east of Jupiter Inlet. This places you in the core of the Gulf Stream, which flows northward at speeds up to 5 knots, providing the maximum boost to your speed and efficiency. The other options are incorrect because: A) 15 miles east of Daytona is too far north, B) following the 50-fathom curve keeps you too close to shore, and C) 5 miles east of Cape Canaveral is also too far north to fully capitalize on the Gulf Stream's northward flow.