971. In the Northern Hemisphere, your vessel is believed to be in the direct path of a hurricane, and plenty of sea room is available. The best course of action is to bring the wind on the __________.

In the Northern Hemisphere, when a vessel is in a hurricane's direct path with ample sea room, the appropriate action is to position the wind on the starboard bow and proceed in that direction to shift into the navigable semicircle and increase distance from the storm.