| A ketch-rigged sailing vessel is sailing to windward with the wind about 50° on the port bow. All the sails are set and drawing properly. Which statement is TRUE? |
| A) If you slack the mizzen sheet, the center of effort will move aft. |
| B) If you sheet in the mainsail without changing course, the vessel will heel farther and speed up. |
| C) If you strike the mainsail, the center of effort of the whole rig will move down. |
| D) If you slack the main sheet, the lift to drag ratio of the mainsail will increase. |
