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← HistoryWhich navigation challenge increased on Viking longships without fore-and-aft sails?
A)Maintaining a fixed compass bearing
B)Correcting for leeway from crosswinds✓
C)Estimating distance using star sights
D)Predicting weather patterns using instruments
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The inability to counteract sideways drift meant compensation was challenging; this is because centerboard action was minimal and sail area lacked the aerodynamic turning force. Therefore, leeway correction increased rather than bearing fixity because estimating drift became crucial.
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