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Which outcome results when a sailing ship yaws excessively due to a following sea?

A)Increased rudder drag slows vessel
B)Loss of steerage, risk of broaching
C)Reduced sail efficiency, stalled airflow
D)Mast failure, excessive rigging strain

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When a ship yaws in a following sea, large changes in heading occur because the rudder becomes less effective, potentially to a loss of steerage, followed by instability and an increased likelihood of broaching. Therefore, loss of steerage and risk of broaching increase, rather than just rudder drag, sail issues, or mast straining that require a steady state.

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