Advanced Topics - Sailing, Etc. Questions & Answers

When a sail is reefed, the sail area is __________. - ANSWERSReduced Which line would NOT be used in handling a mainsail? - ANSWERSUphaul The parts of the sail shown are correctly labeled EXCEPT the __________. - ANSWERSLuff A sailing vessel with the wind coming over the port side is said to be on a __________. - ANSWERSPort tack What fitting on the mast works in conjunction with the shrouds to control side bend of the mast? - ANSWERSSpreader The hinge fitting used to attach the boom to the mast is the __________. - ANSWERSGooseneck A schooner is a fore-and-aft rigged vessel with __________. - ANSWERSAt least two mastss: a foremast and a mainmast BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel shall not impede the safe passage of a __________. - ANSWERSPower-driven vessel following a traffic lane BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 18-meter vessel is under sail at night displaying sidelights, stern light, and a red light over a green light at the masthead. If you start the auxiliary engine and engage the propeller, you must __________. - ANSWERSTurn off the red over green, turn on the white masthead light BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail making 5 knots. The apparent wind is broad on the port beam at 10 knots. You see another sailing vessel dead ahead on a meeting course. What action is correct? - ANSWERSYou must keep out of the way of the other vessel BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail and overtaking a tug and tow. Which action is correct? - ANSWERSYou must maneuver to avoid the tug and tow BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a sailing vessel with the wind on the starboard side and are approaching another sailing vessel that has the wind on the port side. Which action should you take? - ANSWERSMaintain course and speed BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 18-meter vessel is propelled by sail and power. What action is required when the engine is stopped? - ANSWERSRemove the black cone shape from forward Changing direction by bringing the stern of the vessel through the eye of the wind is known as __________. - ANSWERSJibing The nautical term "lee shore" refers to the __________. - ANSWERSShore on the lee side of the vessel You are preparing for what promises to be a rough ocean passage. Your 120-foot schooner carries a yard on the foremast about 50 feet above the water. The yard weighs about 1000 pounds. If you take the yard down and stow it on deck for the trip, you will __________. - ANSWERSIncrease the metacentric height BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Unless the rules require otherwise, a sailing vessel must keep out of the way of __________. - ANSWERSA vessel trawling BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail with the auxiliary engine running and the propeller engaged on a 15 meter sail vessel. Which statement is TRUE? - ANSWERSThis condition is indicated by a conical shape, apex downwards A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 090° relative would be __________. - ANSWERSReaching on the starboard tack BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel must keep course and speed when __________. - ANSWERSBeing overtaken BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Except where specifically required by the rules, a sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of a __________. - ANSWERSPower-driven pilot vessel on station BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are proceeding under sail with the auxiliary engine running and the propeller engaged. Which statement is TRUE? - ANSWERSIn fog you must sound one prolonged blast at two-minute intervals when making way Which is TRUE for a sailing vessel with the wind coming from 020° relative? - ANSWERSThe vessel is coming about Which line would be used to hoist a sail? - ANSWERSHalyard Which is TRUE when repairing a torn sail at sea? - ANSWERSOrient the weave of the patch material, on large patches, with the sail cloth being repaired To prevent a wooden hull from leaking you caulk it __________. - ANSWERSAfter dry docking, and the hull has dried On small sailing vessels, which is the PRIMARY reason for using nylon in a combination chain-nylon anchor rode? - ANSWERSIt provides elasticity to the rode What does a deep keel on a sailing vessel increase? - ANSWERSResistance to lateral movement You are sailing at 8 knots on a beam reach in an apparent wind of 25 knots. Which statement is TRUE? - ANSWERSNone of the above are true (A. If you turn to a close reach, the apparent wind will reduce in strength. B. The apparent wind at the top of your mast will be slightly stronger than 25 knots and slightly farther forward than the wind at deck level. C. The true wind is a little abaft your beam, at just under 25 knots.) With regard to aerodynamic lift, which statement is TRUE? - ANSWERSIf the thrust on a sail becomes excessive when close-hauled, it is likely to capsize the vessel rather than drive it. When shifting to a course where the wind comes more from astern, what will easing the mainsheet accomplish? - ANSWERSIt allows the sail to catch more wind Which statement is TRUE concerning a sailing vessel with the sails properly trimmed? - ANSWERSSheeting in the sails will allow the vessel to sail closer to the wind but will decrease speed Your sails are properly trimmed while on a reaching course. Which is/are TRUE when changing to a close hauled course? - ANSWERSAll of the above (A. The result will be a reduction of speed B. This action requires you to sheet in for best speed C. Causes a greater heeling force to leeward) Your vessel is drifting with the wind broad on the port beam. The Marconi sail is set and flapping free. When is the maximum drive attained as you sheet in the sail? - ANSWERSWhen it first takes the shape of an airfoil The sails are properly set and trimmed. Which is TRUE when the vessel heads up from a beam reach to close hauled? - ANSWERSThe apparent wind moves forward In order to maintain speed while changing course from a close reach to a broad reach, what should be done to the sails? - ANSWERSEased out When properly set and drawing, a fore-and-aft sail shall have which cross-section? - ANSWERSOne that has more curve at the luff You are at the helm of a sloop-rigged sailing vessel under sail on the port tack, on a beam reach, with all appropriate sails set and properly trimmed. You are instructed to