ASA 101 Questions with Correct Answers
Keel
the longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a vessel's hull
Bow Pulpit
railing at the bow of a boat
Transom
back of boat, flat surface
Mast
upright center post holding sails
Boom
post across bottom of main sail
Gooseneck
connects boom to mast
Bow
front of boat
Stern
back of boat
Tiller
hooked to top of rudder to steer boat
Rudder
, hooked to stern in to water to steer
Standing Rigging
ropes and cables that support mast
Shroud
wires from hull to mast on the sides of then oat sometimes connected to spreader
Spreader
post from mast to shroud
Chainplate
hooks shroud to hull
Headstay / Forestay
wire from top of mast to front of hull
Backstay
wire from top of mast to back of hull
Stanchion
post that holds lifeline
Lifeline
runs around side of boat on top of stanchion
Winch
mechanical device to tighten lines
Cleat
Keel
the longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a vessel's hull
Bow Pulpit
railing at the bow of a boat
Transom
back of boat, flat surface
Mast
upright center post holding sails
Boom
post across bottom of main sail
Gooseneck
connects boom to mast
Bow
front of boat
Stern
back of boat
Tiller
hooked to top of rudder to steer boat
Rudder
, hooked to stern in to water to steer
Standing Rigging
ropes and cables that support mast
Shroud
wires from hull to mast on the sides of then oat sometimes connected to spreader
Spreader
post from mast to shroud
Chainplate
hooks shroud to hull
Headstay / Forestay
wire from top of mast to front of hull
Backstay
wire from top of mast to back of hull
Stanchion
post that holds lifeline
Lifeline
runs around side of boat on top of stanchion
Winch
mechanical device to tighten lines
Cleat
