What is the primary advantage of using a sea...

What is the primary advantage of using a sea...

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What is the primary advantage of using a sea anchor with the survival craft?

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What is the primary advantage of using a sea anchor with the survival craft?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Purpose of a sea anchor (drogue) on a life raft or survival craft • Effect of a sea anchor on drift and craft stability in wind and waves • How controlling the craft’s movement helps with safety and comfort of survivors

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens to a light survival craft in strong wind and waves if it has NO sea anchor. How will it move and feel? • Which option best matches the idea of the sea anchor acting like a "brake" in the water? • Which choices describe possible side benefits, and which one describes the main, primary function of the sea anchor?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option directly relates to motion through the water (speed or rate of movement) • Consider which choice describes a primary function, not just a secondary effect like visibility or ease of recovery • Eliminate any options that don’t clearly involve the sea anchor being dragged in the water to create resistance