You are on a voyage from New Orleans to Boston. When navigating off the Florida coast, you will get the greatest benefit from the Gulf Stream if you navigate __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — about 45 miles east of Cape Canaveral

Navigation guides for the Florida coast advise that the core axis of the Gulf Stream shifts further offshore near Cape Canaveral, requiring vessels to navigate approximately 45 miles east to exploit maximum favorable current assistance.