The crew member is aboard — wet, shaken, and mildly hypothermic. RESOLUTE is still in Force 7, 12nm from harbour. What are the three immediate priorities in order?

A. Anchor immediately — 12nm from harbour in Force 7 the vessel should not continue

B. Priority 1: call Mayday; Priority 2: deploy liferaft; Priority 3: care for the casualty

C. Continue passage without calling Coastguard — the situation is resolved and the crew member is aboard

D. Priority 1: reduce sail to storm canvas or motor-sail — maintain control of the vessel; Priority 2: make the casualty safe (below decks, out of wind, insulated); Priority 3: call Coastguard (Pan Pan or Mayday as appropriate) and request medical advice for the hypothermic crew member. Check for injuries from the knockdown

A. Release the mainsheet immediately — reducing sail power is the priority to prevent full knockdown. A free mainsheet allows the main to depowering (luff). Simultaneously steer to head up into wind if possible. Every second of full sail pressure at 70° heel risks the mast hitting the water

B. Apply full helm to bear away downwind — this immediately levels the boat

C. Radio the Coastguard — they need to know immediately before the capsize occurs

D. Hold course and speed — the squall will pass in seconds and the yacht will right herself without action

A. All crew move to the windward side — their weight will right the vessel faster

B. Account for all crew — confirm everyone is either aboard or on a safety line. Then: ease all sheets completely so sails cannot fill when she rights. The boat will usually self-right from 90° when sails are freed. Do not start the engine until the righting is confirmed and no lines are near the prop

C. Deploy the liferaft immediately — a knockdown flat is a capsize and the vessel must be abandoned

D. Start the engine and motor out of the heel — thrust will right the vessel