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You are running before a strong wind in a sloop. Which action should be attempted with extreme caution?

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You are running before a strong wind in a sloop. Which action should be attempted with extreme caution?

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• Behavior of a sloop when running before a strong wind • What happens to the boom and mainsail when the wind shifts from astern • Relative risks of tacking vs jibing vs reefing vs striking sail in strong following winds

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• Think about which maneuver can cause the boom to swing suddenly and violently across the boat if not carefully controlled • Consider which choices are normally done routinely and slowly versus which can happen very fast if the wind or course changes slightly • Ask yourself: in a strong following wind, which action is most likely to lead to loss of control or a knockdown if done carelessly?

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• Identify which maneuver involves the boom crossing the centerline with the wind from behind • Recall why an accidental version of this maneuver is considered dangerous in sailing textbooks • Compare which options primarily reduce sail area versus which change which side the sail is on relative to the wind

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Question 1 of 20

You are running before a strong wind in a sloop. Which action should be attempted with extreme caution?

Reef the mainsail

Jibe

Tack about

Strike the jib

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Question 1 / 20673956e598d45f16831b6de7

Question 1 of 20673956e598d45f16831b6de7

You are running before a strong wind in a sloop. Which action should be attempted with extreme caution?

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You are running before a strong wind in a sloop. Which action should be attempted with extreme caution?

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