Everyone did well on this one and answered all
at about the same time. So everyone who responded
give yourself 4 points.

Lets keep the Seamanship questions going.

Who wants to write #2?

Bart Senior wrote

You are sailing upwind, offshore, when your backstay
parts at the masthead. The nearest land is 600 miles
to weather, and you have limited fuel, water, and food.

What should you immediately do? [1 pt]

What steps can you take to prevent the loss of
the whole rig? [1 pt]

What can you use to replace the backstay long enough
to get home? [1 pt]

What else can be done to pull the mast aft to keep
tension on the rig? [1 pt]