Your lifeboat has been adrift for several days when land is sighted. Which procedure should you use to survey a potential site to beach your lifeboat?
• Windward vs leeward side of land and what that means for waves and surf • The danger of breaking surf to a small lifeboat and the need for control while observing the coast • Using a method that lets you study the shoreline safely before committing to a landing
• Which option keeps you out of the surf zone while you look for a safe place to land? • In which choice do you maintain the most control and maneuverability of the lifeboat while you study the coastline? • How do wind and waves behave on the windward side of land compared with the leeward (sheltered) side, and which is usually safer for a small craft?
• Make sure the procedure avoids entering the surf until a landing site is clearly chosen • Confirm that the method allows you to move along the coast and compare several possible landing spots • Verify that the chosen side of the land offers reduced wave action and better shelter, increasing safety during the approach
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