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?
- 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
- Dropping all sails and motoring directly into breaking waves at full engine power
- Trailing all mooring ropes behind the vessel while sailing downwind under spinnaker
- 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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