ASA 101, BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Hull - Correct Answers_Watertight floating body of
the boat that gives it form and houses or
supports every other part of the boat
Deck - Correct Answers_Encloses the top of the hull
and is generally horizontal
Transom - Correct Answers_Transverse, vertical section
that makes up the stern of the boat, as high as
the hull or as low as the waterline
Keel - Correct Answers_Heavy, fixed appendage on
the bottom of the hull that not only provides the
sideways resistance, but also the vertical stability
needed to counter the force of the wind on the
sails that would otherwise push the boat sideways
Mast - Correct Answers_Vertical metal or wooden
pole that supports its primary sail, the mainsail
,Boom - Correct Answers_Horizontal pole at the
bottom of the mainsail, it swings from one side of
the boat to the other when the boat is turning
through the wind
Gooseneck - Correct Answers_Swivel connection on a
sailboat by which the boom attaches to the mast
Bow - Correct Answers_Forward, front of the vessel
Stern - Correct Answers_Aft, back of the vessel
Helm/Tiller - Correct Answers_Attached to the rudder,
it causes the boat to turn in the opposite dirction
Rudder - Correct Answers_A movable, fin-shaped part
attached to the hull near the stern
Cockpit - Correct Answers_The area around and just
in front of the tiller, where the crew performs
most boat-handling operations
Cabin - Correct Answers_A compartment below the
deck
, Standing Rigging - Correct Answers_Lines, wires, or
rods which are more or less fixed in position while
the boat is under sail, in contrast to running
rigging, which move and change fairly often
Shroud - Correct Answers_Wire cables that help
support the mast on either side, they are sturdy
to help when boarding and walking around the
boat
Spreader - Correct Answers_Horizontal, prevents shrouds
from hitting the mast
Chainplate - Correct Answers_Fasten a shroud or stay
to the hull
Headstay/Forestay - Correct Answers_Ensures the mast
won't fall aft
Backstay - Correct Answers_Ensures the mast won't
fall forward
Stanchion - Correct Answers_Holds lifelines
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Hull - Correct Answers_Watertight floating body of
the boat that gives it form and houses or
supports every other part of the boat
Deck - Correct Answers_Encloses the top of the hull
and is generally horizontal
Transom - Correct Answers_Transverse, vertical section
that makes up the stern of the boat, as high as
the hull or as low as the waterline
Keel - Correct Answers_Heavy, fixed appendage on
the bottom of the hull that not only provides the
sideways resistance, but also the vertical stability
needed to counter the force of the wind on the
sails that would otherwise push the boat sideways
Mast - Correct Answers_Vertical metal or wooden
pole that supports its primary sail, the mainsail
,Boom - Correct Answers_Horizontal pole at the
bottom of the mainsail, it swings from one side of
the boat to the other when the boat is turning
through the wind
Gooseneck - Correct Answers_Swivel connection on a
sailboat by which the boom attaches to the mast
Bow - Correct Answers_Forward, front of the vessel
Stern - Correct Answers_Aft, back of the vessel
Helm/Tiller - Correct Answers_Attached to the rudder,
it causes the boat to turn in the opposite dirction
Rudder - Correct Answers_A movable, fin-shaped part
attached to the hull near the stern
Cockpit - Correct Answers_The area around and just
in front of the tiller, where the crew performs
most boat-handling operations
Cabin - Correct Answers_A compartment below the
deck
, Standing Rigging - Correct Answers_Lines, wires, or
rods which are more or less fixed in position while
the boat is under sail, in contrast to running
rigging, which move and change fairly often
Shroud - Correct Answers_Wire cables that help
support the mast on either side, they are sturdy
to help when boarding and walking around the
boat
Spreader - Correct Answers_Horizontal, prevents shrouds
from hitting the mast
Chainplate - Correct Answers_Fasten a shroud or stay
to the hull
Headstay/Forestay - Correct Answers_Ensures the mast
won't fall aft
Backstay - Correct Answers_Ensures the mast won't
fall forward
Stanchion - Correct Answers_Holds lifelines
