ASA 106 REAL QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS - 2026 -
EXAM PREP
Attack angle, sail form, and sail twist
Which three power sources are present in a sail?
Attack Angle
The angle formed by the perceived wind and the chord line of the sail
The draft, or the deepest bent portion of the sail, determines the shape of the
sail.
What is the form of a sail?
additional
How much sail twist would you prefer in really windy conditions?
a little line inserted into the sail's leech
The leech line: what is it?
Lee helm will either grow or reduce as the mainsail's refing increases.
rise
Weather helm will either rise or decrease when weight is moved towards the
bow.
Weather helm will either rise or diminish when the foresail is taken down.
, reduce the weather helm by increasing or decreasing the foresail.
Less luffing will cause the jib to either increase or reduce Lee Helm.
Lee Helm will either rise or shrink if the mainsheet is tightened less.
Additional
In bright situations, would you prefer a greater or lesser sail draft?
Simpleness
You would (tighten or ease) the boom vang in high winds to help depower the
boat.
extends the luff of the mainsail
What is the role of the cunningham?
gauges the air pressure
What is the function of a barometer?
The weather is nice.
What does elevated air pressure mean?
The goal is to build a boat that is balanced.
There is more to reefing than simply lowering your sails.
the mast's forward or aft angle
The mast rake: what is it?
Lee Helm will be introduced.
If the mast rake is positioned too far forward, what will happen?
EXAM PREP
Attack angle, sail form, and sail twist
Which three power sources are present in a sail?
Attack Angle
The angle formed by the perceived wind and the chord line of the sail
The draft, or the deepest bent portion of the sail, determines the shape of the
sail.
What is the form of a sail?
additional
How much sail twist would you prefer in really windy conditions?
a little line inserted into the sail's leech
The leech line: what is it?
Lee helm will either grow or reduce as the mainsail's refing increases.
rise
Weather helm will either rise or decrease when weight is moved towards the
bow.
Weather helm will either rise or diminish when the foresail is taken down.
, reduce the weather helm by increasing or decreasing the foresail.
Less luffing will cause the jib to either increase or reduce Lee Helm.
Lee Helm will either rise or shrink if the mainsheet is tightened less.
Additional
In bright situations, would you prefer a greater or lesser sail draft?
Simpleness
You would (tighten or ease) the boom vang in high winds to help depower the
boat.
extends the luff of the mainsail
What is the role of the cunningham?
gauges the air pressure
What is the function of a barometer?
The weather is nice.
What does elevated air pressure mean?
The goal is to build a boat that is balanced.
There is more to reefing than simply lowering your sails.
the mast's forward or aft angle
The mast rake: what is it?
Lee Helm will be introduced.
If the mast rake is positioned too far forward, what will happen?
