Deck General USCG Q#5286 (Set 164)

A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 220° relative would be in which situation?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — On a broad reach

A relative wind of 220 degrees places the apparent wind slightly abaft the beam on the port side, defining a broad reach. Seamanship principles dictate that wind angles between a beam reach and a run constitute reaching maneuvers depending on the specific port or starboard tack orientation.

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