In the Northern Hemisphere, your vessel is believed to be in the direct path of a hurricane, and plenty of sea room is available. The best course of action is to bring the wind on the __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — starboard quarter, note the course, and head in that direction

To avoid a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere, the vessel should bring the wind onto the starboard quarter. By maintaining this relative wind, the vessel effectively steers away from the storm's center and the dangerous semicircle, maximizing the distance from the most intense winds and the storm's path.