| The decision has been made to make landfall through a slight surf in an oar-propelled lifeboat. How should the sea anchor be utilized? |
| A) keep a strain on the tripping and towing lines, as the wave overtakes the craft release the tripping line and backwater |
| B) secure the tripping line, as the wave overtakes the craft release the towing line so the craft can advance to the beach |
| C) keep a strain on the towing and tripping lines to control the advancement of the craft as the waves roll onto the beach |
| D) secure the towing line, as the wave overtakes the craft pull on the tripping line and order backwater to advance to the beach |
