You are at the helm of a sailing vessel under sail on the starboard tack, close hauled, and you are instructed to "head up". Which action should you take?

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Turn the wheel to starboard if you are steering with a wheel

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Turn the wheel to port if you are steering with a wheel

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Push the tiller to starboard if you are steering with a tiller

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Hold a steady helm and allow the jib to luff

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