In the Northern Hemisphere, if your vessel is in a hurricane's navigable semicircle it should be positioned with the wind on the __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — starboard quarter, hold course and make as much speed as possible

In the Northern Hemisphere's navigable semicircle, the wind shifts to the right. By placing the wind on the starboard quarter and maintaining course, the vessel maximizes its distance from the storm's center. This maneuver utilizes the vessel's speed to escape the path of the hurricane while avoiding the dangerous semicircle.