Deck Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #38 (Set 1)

A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 090° relative would be __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — reaching on the starboard tack

A 090° relative wind angle means the true or apparent wind is blowing directly from the vessel's starboard beam. When the wind flows across the starboard side, the vessel is operating on a starboard tack with the sails properly trimmed for a beam reach.

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