Practice question

In severe coastal heavy weather, what is the seamanship maneuver of 'Heaving-to' (Ponerse a la capa) on a sailing yacht, and what state of balance does it achieve?

  1. Backing the headsail (jib backed to windward), easing the mainsail slightly, and lashing the helm to windward; the boat settles into a stable, slow drift at approx. 45° to 60° to the wind with minimal forward motion
  2. Dropping all sails and motoring directly into breaking waves at full engine power
  3. Trailing all mooring ropes behind the vessel while sailing downwind under spinnaker
  4. Capsizing the vessel deliberately to present a lower profile to the storm

Answer: A — Backing the headsail (jib backed to windward), easing the mainsail slightly, and lashing the helm to windward; the boat settles into a stable, slow drift at approx. 45° to 60° to the wind with minimal forward motion

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