You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is the primary advantage of this m...

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You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is the primary advantage of this maneuver under these circumstances?

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You will be on a reciprocal course and nearly on the track-line run during the night.

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You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is the primary advantage of this maneuver under these circumstances?

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