Deck General USCG Question #5306 (Set 165)

When would the sails normally be set in a wing and wing configuration?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — If the vessel is sailing with the wind aft

A wing-and-wing configuration involves setting the mainsail on one side and the jib or foresail on the opposite side. This arrangement maximizes downwind sail area when running directly before a following wind, specifically when sailing with the wind aft.

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