The purpose of the tripping line on a sea anchor is to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — aid in its recovery
A tripping line is secured to the crown of a sea anchor rather than the towing eye. Pulling the tripping line collapses the cone or parachute mechanism backwards, breaking its hydrodynamic resistance and allowing effortless recovery aboard the survival craft.
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