What is a unit of measurement relating to the depth of water, equal to 6 feet?
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Thanks to last week’s winner, Patrick McKillip, for the correct answer to the question: The tendency of a sailboat to turn downwind in a strong wind when there is no change in the rudder’s position. What is this called? Lee helm, whereas, if the turn is into the wind it would be weather helm.
