A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 050° relative would be in which situation?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Close hauled on the starboard tack
A relative wind angle of 050 degrees requires the vessel to sail as close to the wind as possible with sheets hauled in tight. Coming from the starboard side, the vessel is operating close hauled on a starboard tack.
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