Deck Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #33 (Set 1)

A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 050° relative would be __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — close hauled on the starboard tack

A relative wind angle of 050° places the wind forward of the beam on the starboard side, meaning the vessel is sailing as close to the wind as possible on the starboard tack, with the wind blowing against the starboard side and sails trimmed flat.

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