Deck General USCG Question #3916 (Set 125)

Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action should you take?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Put the sea and wind about two points on either bow and reduce speed.

In heavy weather on a lee shore, keeping the sea about two points on the bow allows the vessel to maintain steerage while minimizing the impact of waves. Reducing speed prevents structural damage from slamming while ensuring the vessel does not drift closer to the danger.

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