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

Question

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Deck 2014: Deck General

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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