Question 879Navigation General

The correct answer is A) 215°. To have the maximum closest point of approach (CPA) to the hurricane, you want to steer a course that will take you as far away from the hurricane's path as possible. By plotting the hurricane's movement and your own course and speed, the optimal course to steer is 215°, which will maximize the distance between your vessel and the hurricane's track. The other options are incorrect because they do not optimize the CPA - 227° and 250° would take you closer to the hurricane's path, while 234° is not the best course to maximize the distance.