What is the purpose of a centerboard when sailing on a tack?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — To reduce side slip of the vessel
A centerboard or leeboard lowers the vessel's lateral profile underwater, significantly increasing hydrodynamic lift and effectively reducing leeway (side slip) when sailing close-hauled on a tack.
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