In illustration D014SA below, which item number correctly identifies the sea anchor?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 18
Item 18 identifies the sea anchor (drogue) stowage or attachment on standard inflatable liferaft diagrams. The sea anchor is deployed immediately upon launching to reduce drift velocity and keep the survival craft heading into wind and seas.
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