Which action will NOT reduce heeling of a vessel when sailing on a tack?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Changing to larger sails
Installing larger sails increases total sail area and aerodynamic force, which directly increases heeling moments. Reducing heel requires reefing, easing sheets, or heading up to luff, rather than increasing canvas area.
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