Deck General USCG Q#5285 (Set 164)

A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 260° relative is considered to be in which situation?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — On a broad reach

A relative wind angle of 260 degrees places the wind abaft the port beam, which is classified as a broad reach under standard navigational and seamanship definitions for sailing vessels.

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