Which sailing limitation most challenged Viking longship navigation far from shore?

💡 Explanation

Vikings struggled steering against the wind because their square sails provided mainly downwind thrust, relying on leeway. Rudder efficacy decreased without forward motion; therefore, Vikings were restricted to sailing with/near following winds rather than beating into headwinds.

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