You are picking up a conscious person that has fallen overboard. Recovery is easier if you approach with the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — victim to leeward
Keeping the victim to leeward during a recovery maneuver utilizes the rescue vessel's hull as a windbreak, significantly reducing wind drift and allowing safer, more controlled positioning alongside the person in the water.
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