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Emergencies and cold waterQuestion 390 of 566

In a Williamson turn, you put the rudder hard over. How far do you deviate from the original course before you switch the rudder to the other side?

  1. 20 degrees
  2. 60 degrees
  3. 90 degrees
  4. 250 degrees
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Correct answer: 60 degrees

After a 60 degree change, put the rudder hard over to the opposite side.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Falling overboard, page 52

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