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When would a racetrack turn be better than a Williamson turn in recovering a man overboard?

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When would a racetrack turn be better than a Williamson turn in recovering a man overboard?

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• Man overboard recovery maneuvers: Williamson turn vs. racetrack turn • Effects of time vs. track accuracy when returning to a casualty’s position • Importance of visibility and speed of recovery when the person in the water is still in sight

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• Think about which maneuver gets you back fastest to the approximate area versus which is designed to retrace your exact original track when you lose sight of the person. • Ask yourself: In which situation is it more important to quickly get back alongside a visible person rather than exactly returning to the point where they fell overboard? • Consider how the sea temperature and the fact that the person is still visible might change your priorities for choosing a maneuver.

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• Verify which maneuver (Williamson vs. racetrack) is designed for man overboard not in sight. • Check which option mentions conditions where speed of recovery is critical. • Confirm which answer choice describes a situation where you still see the person in the water, affecting the choice of maneuver.

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When would a racetrack turn be better than a Williamson turn in recovering a man overboard?

When the wind was from astern on the original course

If there is thick fog

When the sea water is very cold and the man is visible

If the man has been missing for a period of time

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When would a racetrack turn be better than a Williamson turn in recovering a man overboard?

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