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How can crew weight help control heeling?

By shifting weight to balance the boat.

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  1. By shifting weight to balance the boat ✔
  2. By adding weight to the lowest point of the hull
  3. By sitting all on one side at all times

Why: Shifting crew weight across the boat helps counteract the heeling force of the wind.

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Answer: By shifting weight to balance the boat. Shifting crew weight across the boat helps counteract the heeling force of the wind.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    Shifting of weight, which might be crew on a trapeze or moveable ballast across the boat.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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