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

Question 1 of 27070

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

🔍 Key Concepts

• Relative wind angle measured from the bow (0° = dead ahead, 90° = directly abeam, 180° = dead astern) • Basic points of sail: close-hauled, beam reach, broad reach, running • How to determine port tack vs. starboard tack (which side the wind is coming from)

💭 Think About

• Picture the boat’s bow pointing at 0°. Where is 220° relative to the bow: ahead, on the beam, or behind you? • Is 220° closer to being directly astern (180°) or more forward like close-hauled (about 30°–45° off the bow)? • If the wind is coming from 220°, is it coming over the port side or the starboard side of the boat, and therefore what tack are you on?

✅ Before You Answer

• Confirm that running before the wind means the wind is coming from directly astern (about 180° relative) • Remember that close-hauled is when the wind is coming from well forward of the beam (roughly 30°–45° off the bow) • Verify that tack is named for the side the wind comes from (wind from port = starboard tack, wind from starboard = port tack)

Question 1 of 27070

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

On a broad reach

Close hauled on the starboard tack

Running before the wind

Close hauled on the port tack