ASA 106 ADVANCED COASTAL CRUISING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ALL ANSWERS CORRECT
ASA 106
ANSWER: Sail shape, twist, and angle of attack Which three power sources
are present in a sail?
ANSWER: The angle at which the wind strikes the sail What is the angle of
attack?
The draft, or the deepest curved portion of the sail, determines the shape of the
sail. ANSWER What is the form of a sail?
Additional - ANSWER How much sail twist would you prefer in really windy
conditions?
A little line inserted into the sail's leech—ANSWER The leech line: what is it?
ANSWER: Increase Lee helm will either increase or reduce when the mainsail
is fed.
ANSWER: Increase Weather helm will either increase or decrease when
weight is moved towards the bow.
ANSWER: Increase Weather helm will either increase or diminish if the
foresail is removed.
Decrease: Response The weather helm will either rise or decrease when a
larger foresail is used.
QUESTIONS AND ALL ANSWERS CORRECT
ASA 106
ANSWER: Sail shape, twist, and angle of attack Which three power sources
are present in a sail?
ANSWER: The angle at which the wind strikes the sail What is the angle of
attack?
The draft, or the deepest curved portion of the sail, determines the shape of the
sail. ANSWER What is the form of a sail?
Additional - ANSWER How much sail twist would you prefer in really windy
conditions?
A little line inserted into the sail's leech—ANSWER The leech line: what is it?
ANSWER: Increase Lee helm will either increase or reduce when the mainsail
is fed.
ANSWER: Increase Weather helm will either increase or decrease when
weight is moved towards the bow.
ANSWER: Increase Weather helm will either increase or diminish if the
foresail is removed.
Decrease: Response The weather helm will either rise or decrease when a
larger foresail is used.