You are attempting to recover a mooring buoy. If you approach the object on the port tack, how would you slow the vessel as you draw near?

Correct Answer: Option B — Bring the wind directly over the bow and allow the sails to luff.

Bringing the wind directly over the bow causes the sails to luff and spill all aerodynamic lift, acting as an effective brake to safely decelerate the vessel when approaching a mooring buoy.