You are Master of a 20-ton ketch. You wish to heave-to on the starboard tack in 35 knots of wind. Which action would be appropriate?

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Secure your storm jib aback to starboard and sheet your reefed mizzen in flat. Secure your rudder hard to starboard.

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Sheet your mizzen in flat and secure your rudder amidships.

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Secure your reefed mizzen aback to starboard and your storm jib aback to port. Secure your rudder hard to port.

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Set your storm jib aback to port and secure your rudder hard to starboard.

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