Deck General USCG Question #4060 (Set 130)

Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the danger of capsizing by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — rigging a sea anchor

A sea anchor is a device deployed from the bow to provide drag, which keeps the vessel's head into the wind and seas. By maintaining this orientation, the vessel avoids the dangerous trough and reduces the risk of capsizing by preventing the beam-on exposure to heavy wave action.

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