You have determined that you are in the right semicircle of a tropical cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere. What action should you take to avoid the storm?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Place the wind on the starboard bow and hold that course.
In the dangerous right semicircle of a Northern Hemisphere tropical cyclone, vessels should place the wind on the starboard bow and make headway to avoid the center.
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