Which wind risk blows paddlers away from land?

• A. Onshore wind risk
• B. Sea breeze
• C. Offshore wind risk
• D. Land breeze

Answer: (C)

Offshore winds push from land toward the sea, so they carry paddlers away from shore and can leave you far from help or a safe landing. This makes them the key risk when you’re paddling near open water, because returning to shore becomes harder as you drift farther out. In contrast, winds blowing from sea to land—like a sea breeze—tend to push you toward shore, not away, and land-based or night winds are typically weaker or less immediate hazards for returning to shore. So the danger described—being blown away from land—fits offshore winds best.