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La acción contraria a escorar se denomina:The opposite of heeling is called:

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Correct answer: c) Righting (“adrizar”).

Why it is correct

Righting is bringing the boat back upright. Heeling is tilting it.

Why the others are not

  • a) Adding weight.
  • b) Easing a line.
  • d) Turning.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Opposite of heel: right.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Parts of a boat

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