ASA 101/103 Study Guide

ASA 101/103 Study Guide Mainsail - Sail behind the main mast Batten Pocket - A slot sewn into the roach of a sail into which battens are inserted. Jib - A jib is a triangular sail that sets ahead of the foremast Genoa - The genoa is a type of large jib or staysail that overlaps the main sail Tack - A corner of a sail on the lower leading edge. Boom Topping Lift - A line that provide upward force on a boom Clew - A corner of a sail on the lower trailing edge. Mainsheet - Line used to control the mainsail. Telltales - Strings on the inside and outside of a sail to show the optimal angle relative to the wind. Luff - Edge of the sail parallel to the mast Jibsheets - Lines used to direct the jib. Foot - Lower edge of a sail perpendicular to the mast. Leech - The diagonal trailing edge of a sail. Boom Vang - Rigging system used to apply downward force to the boom Outhaul - A line which is part of the running rigging used to extend a sail and control the shape of the curve of the foot of the sail. Batten - Ribs of the sail to give it a rigid shape. Downhaul - A line which is part of the rigging that applies downward force on a spar or sail. Head - The top corner of a sail. Spinnaker - A sail designed specifically for sailing off the wind from a reaching course to a downwind No sail zone - The 60-100 degree area centered on the wind direction Closed Hauled - Upwind direction on a sharp angle to the wind Sailing by the Lee - Sailing downwind and about to jibe In irons - Stuck in the no sail zone Close Reach - Sailing slightly in front of the beam Stand-on - Yiel