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Learn Sailing Right Study Questions and
Answers
What sailing maneuver reduces the transition time of the sail switching sides during a tack? -
Answer✔✔-Roll tack
Why do sailors keep an eye out for puffs and lulls when sailing upwind? - Answer✔✔-To
anticipate changes in wind strength and direction.
Five or more short blasts of a boats horn indicate which of the following? - Answer✔✔-Danger
or doubt about another vessels intention
How should you adjust your sail shape when sailing upwind in waves and moderate breeze? -
Answer✔✔-flatten it
Which line controls the mainsail luff tension? - Answer✔✔-Controlled by the halyard,
Cunningham, and boom down-haul if the boat is equipped with one.
What is a benefit of having a waterproof bag for clothing, wallet, and cellphone? - Answer✔✔-Is
part of the small boat gear checklist.
In a turtled boat, what is accomplished by standing on the gunnel? - Answer✔✔-Gentle
bouncing can help break the suction
on a turtled boat, but if that bouncing is too pronounced you will break something.
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What is the scientific name of "thunderhead" clouds which are usually accompanied by severe
conditions, including strong wind, heavy rain and lightning? - Answer✔✔-Cumulonimbus clouds.
What purpose do lateral markers serve? - Answer✔✔-Identify the sides of a channel.
Lateral markers are the red and green buoys or day marks that identify the side of the channel
What is reefing? - Answer✔✔-A way to reduce the area of the sail
by lowering the sail partially and securing the lower portion to the boom.
1 What should the boat's crew do with their weight when initiating a jibe? - Answer✔✔-Heel
the boat to windward to begin carving the turn down.
What is the most important navigation rule? - Answer✔✔-Every vessel should avoid collision.
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What should you do immediately after capsizing? - Answer✔✔-Make sure everyone is OK.
How should you tie the towline when preparing to take a tow from a powerboat? - Answer✔✔-
To your non-deck-stepped mast.
When should sails be flattened? - Answer✔✔-when the crew's weight can't keep the boat flat
when sailing upwind, sails should be flattened to reduce power.
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Learn Sailing Right Study Questions and
Answers
What sailing maneuver reduces the transition time of the sail switching sides during a tack? -
Answer✔✔-Roll tack
Why do sailors keep an eye out for puffs and lulls when sailing upwind? - Answer✔✔-To
anticipate changes in wind strength and direction.
Five or more short blasts of a boats horn indicate which of the following? - Answer✔✔-Danger
or doubt about another vessels intention
How should you adjust your sail shape when sailing upwind in waves and moderate breeze? -
Answer✔✔-flatten it
Which line controls the mainsail luff tension? - Answer✔✔-Controlled by the halyard,
Cunningham, and boom down-haul if the boat is equipped with one.
What is a benefit of having a waterproof bag for clothing, wallet, and cellphone? - Answer✔✔-Is
part of the small boat gear checklist.
In a turtled boat, what is accomplished by standing on the gunnel? - Answer✔✔-Gentle
bouncing can help break the suction
on a turtled boat, but if that bouncing is too pronounced you will break something.
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What is the scientific name of "thunderhead" clouds which are usually accompanied by severe
conditions, including strong wind, heavy rain and lightning? - Answer✔✔-Cumulonimbus clouds.
What purpose do lateral markers serve? - Answer✔✔-Identify the sides of a channel.
Lateral markers are the red and green buoys or day marks that identify the side of the channel
What is reefing? - Answer✔✔-A way to reduce the area of the sail
by lowering the sail partially and securing the lower portion to the boom.
1 What should the boat's crew do with their weight when initiating a jibe? - Answer✔✔-Heel
the boat to windward to begin carving the turn down.
What is the most important navigation rule? - Answer✔✔-Every vessel should avoid collision.
5
What should you do immediately after capsizing? - Answer✔✔-Make sure everyone is OK.
How should you tie the towline when preparing to take a tow from a powerboat? - Answer✔✔-
To your non-deck-stepped mast.
When should sails be flattened? - Answer✔✔-when the crew's weight can't keep the boat flat
when sailing upwind, sails should be flattened to reduce power.
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