ASA 114 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED
When sailing downwind, find your course for best downwind VMG by sailing a
_________ course and noting that boat speed and apparent wind speed on different
headings. - Answer-Slalom
When jibing a catamaran, its important to jibe _________ and use the traveler and
mainsheet to control the large _________. - Answer-Slowly, mainsail
A lack of heeling and reduced weather helm reduce the sensory cues that indicate when
to reef. Consult the manufacturer's charts that recommend the ___________
___________ at which to reef. __________ state and approaching squalls should also
be factored into the skipper's decision. - Answer-wind speeds, sea
To maintain better control when sailing in gusty conditions, ____________
___________ in gusts when sailing to windward, and ___________ ___________ when
sailing downwind. - Answer-Head up, bear away
The large size of the catamaran, which can cause difficulties when docking or
maneuvering under power, is greatly overcome by the use of its _________ screws. -
Answer-twin
Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using __________ power and direction of
thrust, which moves the pivot point toward the __________ with the least thrust. -
Answer-differential, hull
Rudders become ineffective at low speeds. Therefore, when docking a catamaran,
center the __________ and maneuver the boat with the two ___________. - Answer-
wheel, engines
Dinghy boarding is conveniently done at the ___________, which offers a low step to
embark. Remember to maintain 3 ______ ______ ______ at all times. - Answer-
transom, points of contact
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED
When sailing downwind, find your course for best downwind VMG by sailing a
_________ course and noting that boat speed and apparent wind speed on different
headings. - Answer-Slalom
When jibing a catamaran, its important to jibe _________ and use the traveler and
mainsheet to control the large _________. - Answer-Slowly, mainsail
A lack of heeling and reduced weather helm reduce the sensory cues that indicate when
to reef. Consult the manufacturer's charts that recommend the ___________
___________ at which to reef. __________ state and approaching squalls should also
be factored into the skipper's decision. - Answer-wind speeds, sea
To maintain better control when sailing in gusty conditions, ____________
___________ in gusts when sailing to windward, and ___________ ___________ when
sailing downwind. - Answer-Head up, bear away
The large size of the catamaran, which can cause difficulties when docking or
maneuvering under power, is greatly overcome by the use of its _________ screws. -
Answer-twin
Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using __________ power and direction of
thrust, which moves the pivot point toward the __________ with the least thrust. -
Answer-differential, hull
Rudders become ineffective at low speeds. Therefore, when docking a catamaran,
center the __________ and maneuver the boat with the two ___________. - Answer-
wheel, engines
Dinghy boarding is conveniently done at the ___________, which offers a low step to
embark. Remember to maintain 3 ______ ______ ______ at all times. - Answer-
transom, points of contact
