A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 260° relative is considered to be in which situation?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — On a broad reach
A relative wind angle of 260 degrees places the wind abaft the port beam, which is classified as a broad reach under standard navigational and seamanship definitions for sailing vessels.
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