Marina Exam Reviewer: If a crew member has fallen overboard during the hours of darkness and you immediately execute a Williamson turn, what is the primary advantage of this maneuver under these circumstance exams?

Marina Exam Reviewer

If a crew member has fallen overboard during the hours of darkness and you immediately execute a Williamson turn, what is the primary advantage of this maneuver under these circumstance exams? 

A. The turn enables you to reverse course in the shortest possible time 
B. The turn provides the maximum coverage of the area to be searched 
C. You will have enough time to maneuver to close in on the man for rescue 
D. You will be in a reciprocal course and nearly on the track line run during the night 


Answer:     D. You will be in a reciprocal course and nearly on the track line run during the night 

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