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Which maneuver risked instability when Vikings navigated fjords?

A)Tacking too close to shore
B)Sailing downwind with reefed sails
C)Anchoring to a kelp forest
D)Using a sea anchor in currents

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Tacking too close increases leeway causing grounding, because reduced depth concentrates hydrodynamic side forces that can destabilize a longship; therefore, grounding leads to loss, rather than controlled sailing due to open water.

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