Which would describe a sailing vessel with the wind coming from 090° relative?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Reaching on the starboard tack
A relative wind angle of 090 degrees places the apparent wind directly abeam. With the wind originating from the starboard side, the vessel is categorized as reaching on the starboard tack under standard sailing nomenclature.
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