🔍 Key Concepts

• Meaning of lee shore vs windward shore • Dangers of a vessel being set toward a shoreline by wind and sea • How swell and wind direction affect a sailing vessel’s ability to maneuver

💭 Think About

• First, picture the wind direction: is a lee shore the shore the wind is blowing from or toward? • If your vessel loses power or has difficulty sailing, what is the most serious risk when the wind is blowing you onto a shore? • Which option describes a situation that would make it hardest to get safely away from that shore in strong wind and sea conditions?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on the definition: a lee shore is downwind of your vessel, not upwind. • Ask: which choice involves the vessel being driven toward shallow water or the beach if control is lost? • Check which condition would make it hard to sail or maneuver away from the shore, especially for a sailing vessel.