Learn Sailing Right test Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
What is the name of the line used to hoist a sail up the mass? - Correct answer-
halyard
In general, what is the proper location for a Helmsman to sit on a small dinghy? -
Correct answer-windward side
What does Heaving-to require? - Correct answer-a backed jib
What is the term for changing direction toward the wind? - Correct answer-heading
up
Which of the following is stated in the navigation rules regarding collisions? -
Correct answer-all vessels must take measures to avoid collisions
In a man overboard rescue situation involving beginning sailors,what is the best
way to return to the victim? - Correct answer-tack and sail back on reech
What is the name of the top corner of a triangular sail? - Correct answer-head
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, When do sails work at their maximum efficiency when sailing up wind? - Correct
answer-on the verge of a luff
In light air, which of the following is true regarding the scoop capsize recovery
method? - Correct answer-It doesn't matter which direction the sails are facing
relative to the wind
Which is the best action to take with a sailor suffering from heat exhaustion? -
Correct answer-Move the person to a cool, dry area and allow them to cool down
Why is it important to layer sailing gear? - Correct answer-it helps ensure you have
the proper gear for the conditions
In addition to being the best way to stay hydrated, drinking plenty of water helps to
do which of the following? - Correct answer-fend off heart emergencies
How can a lull be identified on the water? - Correct answer-less ripples and lighter
colors
What is the term used when the wind's direction moves aft while sailing upwind? -
Correct answer-lift
What is a stationary reading of the wind's direction and velocity called? - Correct
answer-true wind
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Questions and Answers
What is the name of the line used to hoist a sail up the mass? - Correct answer-
halyard
In general, what is the proper location for a Helmsman to sit on a small dinghy? -
Correct answer-windward side
What does Heaving-to require? - Correct answer-a backed jib
What is the term for changing direction toward the wind? - Correct answer-heading
up
Which of the following is stated in the navigation rules regarding collisions? -
Correct answer-all vessels must take measures to avoid collisions
In a man overboard rescue situation involving beginning sailors,what is the best
way to return to the victim? - Correct answer-tack and sail back on reech
What is the name of the top corner of a triangular sail? - Correct answer-head
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, When do sails work at their maximum efficiency when sailing up wind? - Correct
answer-on the verge of a luff
In light air, which of the following is true regarding the scoop capsize recovery
method? - Correct answer-It doesn't matter which direction the sails are facing
relative to the wind
Which is the best action to take with a sailor suffering from heat exhaustion? -
Correct answer-Move the person to a cool, dry area and allow them to cool down
Why is it important to layer sailing gear? - Correct answer-it helps ensure you have
the proper gear for the conditions
In addition to being the best way to stay hydrated, drinking plenty of water helps to
do which of the following? - Correct answer-fend off heart emergencies
How can a lull be identified on the water? - Correct answer-less ripples and lighter
colors
What is the term used when the wind's direction moves aft while sailing upwind? -
Correct answer-lift
What is a stationary reading of the wind's direction and velocity called? - Correct
answer-true wind
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