ASA 101 Question And Correct Answer.

Keel - correct answer the longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a vessel's hull Bow Pulpit - correct answer railing at the bow of a boat Transom - correct answer back of boat, flat surface Mast - correct answer upright center post holding sails Boom - correct answer post across bottom of main sail Gooseneck - correct answer connects boom to mast Bow - correct answer front of boat Stern - correct answer back of boat Tiller - correct answer hooked to top of rudder to steer boat Rudder - correct answer hooked to stern in to water to steer Standing Rigging - correct answer ropes and cables that support mast Shroud - correct answer wires from hull to mast on the sides of then oat sometimes connected to spreader Spreader - correct answer post from mast to shroud Chainplate - correct answer hooks shroud to hull Headstay / Forestay - correct answer wire from top of mast to front of hull Backstay - correct answer wire from top of mast to back of hull Stanchion - correct answer post that holds lifeline Lifeline - correct answer runs around side of boat on top of stanchion Winch - correct answer mechanical device to tighten lines Cleat - correct answer device to attach ropes to boat Fender - correct answer put between boat and dock for protection Block - correct answer pulley is called a block on a boat Fairlead - correct answer ring mounted to guide a roap Mainsail - correct answer primary sail behind the mast Jib / Genoa - correct answer sail in front of mast Tack - correct answer turning front of boat in to and through the wind