Single Answer MCQ
Q-00046409
In sailing terminology, what does 'tacking' refer to?
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Turning the bow of the boat into the wind
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Adjusting the sails
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Changing course to follow the wind
4
Navigating through a racecourse
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. Turning the bow of the boat into the wind
Solution:
Tacking refers to the maneuver of turning the bow of the boat into the wind to change direction, especially when sailing upwind.
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