In some circumstances this will be the most obvious choice. Factors to take into consideration are:
• Was a distress alert sent?
• If no EPIRB is in the boat, search the area of the sinking to see if it has surfaced.
• How far to the nearest land, is the nearest land within the fuel range of your craft?
Indications of the proximity of land are changes in the wind direction around sunset and sunrise. The land and sea breeze effect can be quite distinct in some areas. A single cumulus cloud, or occasionally several, appears to be stationary close to the horizon whilst others are moving, is a good indication of land beneath. Also if a single cloud, with no others around, remains stationary close to the horizon. There are many other indications such as a green and blue reflection on the underside of the clouds in low latitudes, the direction that birds fly in either early in the morning or in the evening also the change in colour of the sea from green or blue to a lighter colour.
Do not approach land at night unless you know exactly where you are and that the landing area or harbour entrance can be safely transited. During the hours of darkness lookouts should keep a good watch for the sound of surf and report to the watch leader any visual or audible occurrences.
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