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Emergencies and cold waterQuestion 391 of 566

In a Williamson turn, when do you move the rudder to midship?

  1. When you are 20 degrees short of the opposite course
  2. When you are 60 degrees from the start
  3. When you see the person
  4. After a full circle
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Correct answer: When you are 20 degrees short of the opposite course

You centre the rudder 20 degrees before the opposite course.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026