You are sailing on a close reach when a strong wind suddenly heels the vessel hard over. Which action should you take to reduce the heeling and yet maintain speed?

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Ease the mainsheet and bear more away from the wind

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Haul in on the mainsheet and steer more towards the wind

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Haul in on the mainsheet and ease the jib sheet

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Ease all sheets and bear more into the wind

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