You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is the primary advantage of this maneuver under these circumstances?
A
The turn enables you to reverse course in the shortest possible time.
B
You will be on a reciprocal course and nearly on the track-line run during the night.
C
The turn provides the maximum coverage of the area to be searched.
D
You have extra time to maneuver in attempting to close in on the man for rescue.
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Question 1 / 2066636eec28f7522a1c51ce58
Question 1 of 2066636eec28f7522a1c51ce58
You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is the primary advantage of this maneuver under these circumstances?
You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is the primary advantage of this maneuver under these circumstances?