When a man who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked up by a lifeboat, the boat should approach with the wind __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — just off the bow and the victim to leeward

Approaching with the wind just off the bow and the victim to leeward allows the lifeboat to drift down onto the survivor. This technique keeps the victim in clear view, prevents the boat from drifting over them, and allows the crew to safely recover the person alongside.