You are picking up an unconscious person that has fallen overboard in a fresh breeze. For safety reasons how should a small craft approach?

Correct Answer: Option D — with the victim to windward

Approaching with the victim to windward allows the rescue vessel to drift down onto the person in the water. This maneuver provides better control, prevents the vessel from drifting over the victim, and ensures the person remains visible alongside the hull throughout the recovery process.