| QUESTION | ANSWER |
| The fastest way to change the sail’s power its to change its _______ to the _______. | Angle; Wind |
| The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. match the sail control with the edge of the sail it effects: | Outhaul; Foot |
| The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. match the sail control with the edge of the sail it effects: | Halyard; Downhaul; Cunningham; Luff |
| The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. match the sail control with the edge of the sail it effects: | Boom Vang; Leech |
| The outhaul changes the depth of the ______ of the mainsail. | Draft |
| Tightening the _______ _______ holds the boom down on a downwind point of sail. | Boom Vang |
| To get full power and optimum use out of the mainsail, _______ it until it just starts to luff, then trim the mainsail in so it just stops _______. | Easing; Luffing |
| Two ways to change the sail’s angle to the wind are: ____ or ____ the sail _______ _______ or _______ _______. | Ease or Trim; ; Head Up; Bear Away |
| The tendency for the boat to head up toward the wind on its own is called _______ helm. | Weather |
| The tendency for the boat to bear away from the wind on its own is called ___ helm. | Lee |
| While sailing close hauled, four ways to decrease the heel of the boat are: A. Move the crew to the _______ side of the boat. B. _______ __ slightly, into the edge of the no sail zone. C. ______ the main _____. D. Move the _______ to leeward. | A. Windward B. Head up C. EASE; SHEET. D. TRAVELER |
| Tightening the downhaul or cunningham moves the draft of the mainsail _______. | Forward |
| Reducing the size of a sail so that less area is exposed to the wind is called _______. | Reefing |
| What does a Bowline knot do? | Form a non slipping loop, tie the jib sheets to the clew of the jib. |
| What is a figure 8 knot for? | Keep line from slipping thru fairlead or block. |
| A Square knot is for? | Tie two ends of a line together. |
| A cleat hitch is for? | Secure a dock line to a horn cleat. |
| A clove hitch is for? | Temporary tie up to dock piling, attach fenders to stanchion. |
| a round turn and 2 half hitches are used for? | More secure tie up to dock piling. |
| when you want a break from sailing you can make the boat lie ____-__. | Hove-to |
| you heave to by backing the ___ easing the ________and putting the ______ (____) to leeward. | Jib; Mainsail; Tiller(Helm) |
| what dock line secures the bow of the boat to the dock? | The bow line |
| what dock line secures the stern of the boat to the dock? | The stern line |
| what dock line keeps the boat from moving aft? | The forward spring |
| what dock line keeps the boat from moving forward? | The aft spring |
| what are used to keep the hull of the boat from contacting the dock or other boats? | Fenders |
| the ideal point of sail on which to reach a mooring ball is on a | Close reach |
| what is the best approach to dock? | Upwind or directly into the wind |
| when sailing always be aware of the boats _____ and _________. | Speed and direction |
| the desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called ____. | Lift |
| the direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the __ ____ ____. | No Sail Zone |
| a boat sailing across the wind is said to be | Reaching |
| sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing a ___ ___ course. | Zig Zag |
| the point of sail at the edge of the no sail zone is called ____ ______. | close hauled |
| sailing straight down wind is called _______. | Running |
| as the sailboat’s direction changes relative to the wind, so should the sail’s ____ __ _____ to the wind be adjusted. | Trim or Angle |
| the combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boat’s motion is called ________ ____. | Apparent Wind |
| the _______ is an underwater fin fixed on the bottom of the sailboat that provides stability and lateral resistance. | Keel |
| the sailboat’s direction through the water is controlled by the ______, which can be turned by means of either a ______ or a ________ ______ . | Rudder; Tiller; Steering Wheel |
| what is the outside body of the boat called? | The Hull |
| what is the stand on surface of the boat called? | Deck |
| what is the outside seating area of the boat called? | Cockpit |
| what is the rear end outside wall of the boat called? | Transom |
| what is the front of the boat called? | The Bow |
| what is the back of the boat called? | The Stern |
| what is the left side of the boat called? | Port |
| what is the right side of the boat called? | Starboard |
| what is the steering wheel or tiller called? | The Helm |
| what is the fence post on the deck of the boat called? | A Stanchion |
| what is the line strung between stanchions called? | The Lifeline |
| what is the fence on deck at the front or bow called? | The Pulpit |
| where is the head of the sail? | At the Top |
| where is the tack of the sail? | The bottom corner against the mast |
| where is the clew of a sail? | The corner at the bottom away from the mast |
| where is the luff of a sail? | The edge against the mast |
| where is the leech of a sail? | The edge away from the mast |
| where is the foot of a sail? | Along the boom |
| where is the batten of a sail? | Sewn into the leech edge |
| what is windward? | The side the wind is blowing against |
| what is lee ward? | The side sheltered from the wind |
| what is the goose neck? | Where the boom meets the mast |
| what is a shroud? | The lateral rigging |
| what are the stays? | The forward and aft rigging, aka headstay or forestay and backstay |
| headsail is aka | The jib |
| a halyard is | The line that raises and lowers the main on the mast |
| where is the mainsheet ? | Attached to the boom |
| where is the jibsheet? | Attached to the rear bottom corner of the jib |
| what is the boom vang? | Raises and lowers or adjusts tension on the boom |
| what is the boom topping lift? | A line from the free end of the boom to the top of the mast |
| the mainsail should be raised when the boat is oriented ____ to ____. | Head to Wind |
| when turning the boat toward the wind the sails should be in. | Trimmed |
| when turning the boat away from the wind the sails should be _____ out. | Eased |
| fluttering sails are said to be _______. | Luffing |
| the best way to steer the boat on a straight course is to look toward the _____ and pick a ________ to steer toward. | Shore; Landmark |
| when you turn the bow of the boat toward the wind you are _______ __. | Heading Up |
| when you turn the bow of the boat away from the wind you are _______ ____. | Bearing Away |
| the golden rule of sail trim is: when in _____ let it ___. | Doubt let it Out |
| when the boat is stopped, pointed toward the wind with the sails luffing, it is said to be __ _____. | In Irons |
| dead into the wind is called | The No Sail Zone or In Irons |
| just at the edge of the no sail zone and heeling is called | Close Hauled |
| the opposite of close hauled and pointing 30 degrees away from the wind but not directly downwind is called a | Broad Reach |
| at the edge of the no sail zone and not heeling at all a | Close Reach |
| running down wind is called | Run |
| a beam reach is | Beam to the wind |
| when the wind is blowing on the port side the boat is said to be sailing on a ____ ____. | Port Tack |
| when the wind is blowing on the starboard side the boat is said to be sailing on a ________ ____ | Starboard Tack |
| turning the boat so the bow passes thru the wind bringing the wind to blow on to the opposite side of the boat is called _______ | Tacking |
| changing tacks by turning the boat so its stern passes through the wind is called _______ | Jibing |
| the helmsman’s commands for tacking the boat (also called coming about) are _____ _____ and _____ _ ___ | Ready About and Helms A Lee |
| the helmsman’s commands for jibing the boat are ________ to ____ and ____- __. | Prepare to Jibe and Jibe Ho |
| to jibe safely its very important to ____ the ________ in toward the centerline as the boat bears away onto a run. | Trim; Mainsail |
| sailing on a run with the mainsail and jib on opposite sides of the boat is called sailing ____ on ____. | Wing on Wing |
| if the wind is on the same side of the boat as the mainsail while sailing downwind the boat is said to be _______ by the ___. | Sailing (by the) Lee |
| the danger of sailing by the lee is the increased risk of an __________ ____. | Accidental jibe |
| what is the Golden Rule of Sailing? | “When in doubt, let it out.” |
| what are Dane’s three rules of sailing? | 1. Pay attention to everything everywhere all the time. 2. When in doubt, let it out. 3. Don’t be mean |
| what are the three definitions of mean? | 1. average 2. stingy 3. cruel. |
| The “Lookout Rule” requires all vessels to maintain a proper lookout using _____ and _______ and any other available means – such as radar etc. | Sight; Hearing |
| the _____ – __vessel’s obligation is to maintain ______ and speed. | Stand-On; Course |
| a vessel overtaking another vessel must ____ ___ to the vessel being overtaken. | Give Way |
| when two sailboats are approaching each other on opposite tacks- coming at one another, the vessel with the wind on the _________ side is the stand on vessel. | Starboard |
| when two vessels are sailing with the wind on the same side, the vessel to ________ is the give way vessel? | Windward |
| Leeward means? | Leeward is the direction downwind. If the vessel is heeling under the pressure of the wind, this will be the “lower side”. |
| The side of a ship that is towards the leeward is its ___ ____ | Lee Side |
| any boat under 26 feet in length with an engine must carry a ____ ___________. | Fire Extinguisher |
| a sailboat over 23 feet under way at night or in fog is required to display what colored light on the port side? ___ | red |
| a sailboat over 23 feet under way at night or in fog is required to display a green light where? ___ _________ ____ | the starboard side |
| what color light marks the stern of a sailing vessel over 23 feet long under way at night or fog? _____ | white |
| a safe water bouy is safe to pass on both sides – what color is it? ___ ___ _____ ________ _______ | red and white vertical striped |
| when using an outboard what type uses engine oil and the level should be checked at the beginning of preparing to head out? | a four stroke |
| what type of outboard requires the oil to be mixed with the gas? _ ___ ______ | a two stroke |
| three key points in the pre start sequence 1.______________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________ 3.______________________________________________ | 1. are the motor clamps tight? 2. open vent on top of fuel cap 3. work gearshift to assure engine is in neutral |
| Five key points of starting sequence: 1.______________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________ 3. ______________________________________________ 4.______________________________________________ 5.______________________________________________ | 1. gently pull on cord until you can feel the gears engage 2. pull cord out firmly 2-3 feet 3. if it doesn’t start may need to adjust choke and throttle. 4. check for cooling water peeing out back of motor, if not stop motor 5. check forward and reverse. |
| command to prepare crew to tack ________ _______ | “ready about ! “ |
| announcement by helmsman that she is about to tack the boat ________ _______ | ” Helms alee! “ |
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