You are piloting your vessel in a narrow channel. How will the vessel react to a steep bank on your starboard side?

Correct Answer: Option B — the bow will swing away from the bank, and stern will swing into the bank

In a narrow channel, water rushing between the starboard hull and bank creates a low-pressure area (bank suction) pulling the stern toward the bank, while return current pushing against the bow causes it to sheer away toward the center of the channel.