Learn Sailing Right Study Guide with Complete Solutions

Learn Sailing Right Study Guide with Complete Solutions Apparent Wind - Answer-The altered wind direction and velocity, which is different from the true wind direction, because of the motion of the weather station Backstay - Answer-The standing rigging that runs from the top of the mast to the transom; helps pull the top of the mast aft Bridle - Answer-A fixed piece of line that, when shortened or lengthened, affects the boom position relative to the boat's centerline Center of Effort - Answer-the theoretical focal point of the force generated by the wind acting on the sails Center of Lateral Resistance - Answer-The focal point of the forces resisting slipping sideways through the water Channel - Answer-The area of water between the nuns and cans Chart - Answer-a "road map" that sailors use on the water Cirrus clouds - Answer-Wispy, thin clouds. Indicator of good weather for the day, but a change in weather is on the way. EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 2/4 Compression Battens - Answer-The battens that extend from the luff to the leech of the main Cumulonimbus clouds - Answer-Thunderstorm clouds- severe conditions Cumulus Clouds - Answer-Large, white and fluffy. Indicator of good weather. Current - Answer-The horizontal flow of water; described in terms of the direction and speed the water is moving. Dacron - Answer-Polyester lines used for towing Ditty Bag - Answer-a pouch where sailer keeps tools Draft - Answer-The depth and location of curvature in a sail Drag - Answer-A slowing force resulting from friction Ebbing - Answer-A tide that is going out or dropping fathom - Answer-six feet- usually used to measure