LEARN SAILING RIGHT EXAM
REPORTED QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
what does the jib leads control - Answer-control available jib leech and foot tension
jib leads
what happens when the lead is forward and the jib sheet is trimmed in - Answer-there
will be more leech tension and a fuller foot setting that power up the sail
jib leads
what happens when the lead is aft and jib sheet trimmed in - Answer-there will be more
tension across the foot and a more open leech-settings that depower the sail
when sailing downwind as sails shift from pull mode to push mode there is a need for
deeper more powerful sails. What should you do to the cunningham, boom vang, and
outhaul - Answer-everything should be loosened
center of lateral resistance - Answer-the focal point of all the forces resisting slipping
sideways through the water
center of effort - Answer-theoretical focal point of the force generated by the wind acting
on the sails
drag - Answer-slowing force resulting from the friction of a boat moving through the
water
balance - Answer-when all the forces (such as rudder, sails crew weight) work together
then the boat will sail in a straight line
weather helm - Answer-when sailing upwind in strong or puffy wind the boat turns to
windward even though the rudder may even be bending hard to windward to try to
counteract the boats turning
this happens when the force in the mainsail over powers the jib
lee helm - Answer-a boats tendency to turn to leeward is caused by to little force in the
mainsail combined with to much weight on the windward side
this often happens in light wind or sailing out of a puff
do you want your boat to be flat or have a heal - Answer-you want it to be flat
, windward heel - Answer-when going downwind you want to heel the boat to windward to
reduce the friction of wetted surface and get the sail up higher into the wind
where should the skipper sit in medium air and flat seas - Answer-the skipper should sit
just aft of the spot where the mainsheet is trimmed
the crew should sit shoulder to shoulder next to the skipper
where should the skipper sit in light air and flat water - Answer-the skipper should move
forward to get more of the stern out of the water, this will improve the boats speed
where should the skipper sit in heavier air and larger waves - Answer-the skipper and
crew will need to move farther back from the original place for medium winds
this helps keep the bow out of the oncoming waves and helps keep the sails and
underwater foils in balance making the boat easier to sail
where should the sailors position on the boat be when sailing downwind - Answer-the
weight of the skipper and crew should be farther back, if the boat starts to plane the
skipper and crew should move farther back to get the bow out of the water
whats the benefits of keeping the boat flat - Answer-decreases sideway slippage and
allows you to reach your destination more efficiently
close hauled sailing - Answer-position where you are closest to the wind
the groove - Answer-the course between the high and low side of close hauled, when
you are making the best speed and achieving the highest pointing angle toward the
wind
feathering - Answer-scalloping slightly toward the no-go zone for each puff and
returning to the groove as the the puff abates
footing - Answer-easing sails slightly and heading down to the lower side of the groove,
perhaps even into a close reach, provides more power
roll tacking - Answer-quickening the pace at which a boat turns through the no-go zone
will reduce the time needed to pass through the 90 degrees arc and improve
acceleration once the boat has tacked
what adjustments need to be made before you jibe - Answer-centerboard/dagerboard
should be lowered
boom vang should be tensioned to keep the boom from rising
when jibing downwind do you want more or less speed - Answer-more speed
c-turn jibes - Answer-the turn should be smaller and less dramatic then when tacking
the boat is only turning 15-25 degrees
REPORTED QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
what does the jib leads control - Answer-control available jib leech and foot tension
jib leads
what happens when the lead is forward and the jib sheet is trimmed in - Answer-there
will be more leech tension and a fuller foot setting that power up the sail
jib leads
what happens when the lead is aft and jib sheet trimmed in - Answer-there will be more
tension across the foot and a more open leech-settings that depower the sail
when sailing downwind as sails shift from pull mode to push mode there is a need for
deeper more powerful sails. What should you do to the cunningham, boom vang, and
outhaul - Answer-everything should be loosened
center of lateral resistance - Answer-the focal point of all the forces resisting slipping
sideways through the water
center of effort - Answer-theoretical focal point of the force generated by the wind acting
on the sails
drag - Answer-slowing force resulting from the friction of a boat moving through the
water
balance - Answer-when all the forces (such as rudder, sails crew weight) work together
then the boat will sail in a straight line
weather helm - Answer-when sailing upwind in strong or puffy wind the boat turns to
windward even though the rudder may even be bending hard to windward to try to
counteract the boats turning
this happens when the force in the mainsail over powers the jib
lee helm - Answer-a boats tendency to turn to leeward is caused by to little force in the
mainsail combined with to much weight on the windward side
this often happens in light wind or sailing out of a puff
do you want your boat to be flat or have a heal - Answer-you want it to be flat
, windward heel - Answer-when going downwind you want to heel the boat to windward to
reduce the friction of wetted surface and get the sail up higher into the wind
where should the skipper sit in medium air and flat seas - Answer-the skipper should sit
just aft of the spot where the mainsheet is trimmed
the crew should sit shoulder to shoulder next to the skipper
where should the skipper sit in light air and flat water - Answer-the skipper should move
forward to get more of the stern out of the water, this will improve the boats speed
where should the skipper sit in heavier air and larger waves - Answer-the skipper and
crew will need to move farther back from the original place for medium winds
this helps keep the bow out of the oncoming waves and helps keep the sails and
underwater foils in balance making the boat easier to sail
where should the sailors position on the boat be when sailing downwind - Answer-the
weight of the skipper and crew should be farther back, if the boat starts to plane the
skipper and crew should move farther back to get the bow out of the water
whats the benefits of keeping the boat flat - Answer-decreases sideway slippage and
allows you to reach your destination more efficiently
close hauled sailing - Answer-position where you are closest to the wind
the groove - Answer-the course between the high and low side of close hauled, when
you are making the best speed and achieving the highest pointing angle toward the
wind
feathering - Answer-scalloping slightly toward the no-go zone for each puff and
returning to the groove as the the puff abates
footing - Answer-easing sails slightly and heading down to the lower side of the groove,
perhaps even into a close reach, provides more power
roll tacking - Answer-quickening the pace at which a boat turns through the no-go zone
will reduce the time needed to pass through the 90 degrees arc and improve
acceleration once the boat has tacked
what adjustments need to be made before you jibe - Answer-centerboard/dagerboard
should be lowered
boom vang should be tensioned to keep the boom from rising
when jibing downwind do you want more or less speed - Answer-more speed
c-turn jibes - Answer-the turn should be smaller and less dramatic then when tacking
the boat is only turning 15-25 degrees
