In a racetrack turn, to recover a man overboard, the vessel is steadied for the SECOND time after a turn of how many degrees from the original heading?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — 360°

During a racetrack turn executed for man overboard recovery, the vessel completes two 180-degree turns separated by straight legs. The vessel is steadied for the second and final time after a total heading change of 360 degrees, bringing it back onto a reciprocal search track.

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