A sweep is defined as movement of the tiller from which position to which direction and back?

A sweep is defined as movement of the tiller from which position to which direction and back?

• A. From 12 o'clock to left or right and back to 12 o'clock
• B. From center to full left and back
• C. From 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock
• D. A full 360-degree rotation

Answer: (A)

Sweep means moving the tiller from the straight-ahead, neutral position (12 o'clock) out to one side and then returning it to center. This action deflects the rudder to create a turn, and bringing the tiller back to straight stops the turn and stabilizes the course. It isn’t about rotating all the way around or repeatedly going to the opposite extreme; it’s about a quick arc from center to one side and back to center. The amount of deflection can vary with the desired turn rate, but the defining motion is that center-to-side-and-back movement.

Sweep means moving the tiller from the straight-ahead, neutral position (12 o'clock) out to one side and then returning it to center. This action deflects the rudder to create a turn, and bringing the tiller back to straight stops the turn and stabilizes the course. It isn’t about rotating all the way around or repeatedly going to the opposite extreme; it’s about a quick arc from center to one side and back to center. The amount of deflection can vary with the desired turn rate, but the defining motion is that center-to-side-and-back movement.