180. In the Northern Hemisphere, your vessel is believed to be in the direct path of a hurricane, and plenty of sea room is available. Which is the best course of action?

In the Northern Hemisphere, if a vessel is believed to be in the direct path of a hurricane with ample sea room, the best course of action is to position the wind on the starboard quarter, note the course, and proceed in that direction at maximum speed to move away from the storm's center.