🔍 Key Concepts

• Behavior of a small survival craft in breaking surf • How unsecured gear or people affect a boat’s stability and control in waves • Typical recommended pre-landing preparations in heavy weather/surf

💭 Think About

• Before you reach the surf zone, what condition do you want the boat to be in so you can best maintain control with the oars or engine? • How might loose equipment or people in the water change the center of gravity and make the boat more likely to capsize in surf? • Which option prepares the boat and crew to better handle an impact or sudden roll from a breaking wave just before landing?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option increases control and stability of the craft in surf, rather than reducing it • Eliminate any choice that puts people in the water before you are close enough to land safely • Check which action matches standard heavy-weather/surf landing procedures: organize crew, secure gear, and prepare for impact