You are doing a Williamson turn. Your vessel has swung about 60° from the original course heading. You should __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — shift your rudder

Executing a Williamson turn requires shifting the rudder from the initial hard-over position to the opposite side once the vessel's heading has swung 60 degrees past the original course, establishing the proper turning arc to intercept the reciprocal trackline.

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