Sailing Study Guide Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Windward - Correct answer-The side of the boat closer to the wind
Port - Correct answer-The left side of the boat when facing the bow
Starboard - Correct answer-The right side of the boat when facing the bow
Leeward - Correct answer-The side of the boat closer to the wind
Astern - Correct answer-The direction behind the boat
Abeam - Correct answer-The direction at a right angle to the boat's centerline
Heel - Correct answer-Action of boat leaning caused by the wind
Beam - Correct answer-Measurement of the greatest width of the boat
Starboard Tack - Correct answer-Wind comes over the starboard side of the boat
Aft - Correct answer-At or toward the stern
Forward - Correct answer-At or toward the bow
Port tack - Correct answer-Wind comes over the port side of the boat
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, Tacking - Correct answer-Changing tacks so that the bow crosses through the wind
Jibing - Correct answer-Changing tacks so that the stern passes through the wind
Sailing by-the-lee - Correct answer-Sailing on a run with mainsail on the windward
side of the boat
Heading up - Correct answer-Turning the sailboat toward the direction of the wind
Bearing away - Correct answer-Turning the sailboat away from the direction of the
wind
Luffing - Correct answer-Flapping of the sails
Helmsman - Correct answer-Steers the boat
Crew - Correct answer-Assist in the operation of the boat
Skipper - Correct answer-Person in charge of the boat and responsible for its safe
operation
Running rigging - Correct answer-Sheets, halyards and other lines that control sails
Standing rigging - Correct answer-Cables that support the mast
Tiller - Correct answer-Controls the angle of the rudder
Halyard - Correct answer-Raises the sails
Mainsheet - Correct answer-Controls the trim of the mainsail
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Questions and Answers
Windward - Correct answer-The side of the boat closer to the wind
Port - Correct answer-The left side of the boat when facing the bow
Starboard - Correct answer-The right side of the boat when facing the bow
Leeward - Correct answer-The side of the boat closer to the wind
Astern - Correct answer-The direction behind the boat
Abeam - Correct answer-The direction at a right angle to the boat's centerline
Heel - Correct answer-Action of boat leaning caused by the wind
Beam - Correct answer-Measurement of the greatest width of the boat
Starboard Tack - Correct answer-Wind comes over the starboard side of the boat
Aft - Correct answer-At or toward the stern
Forward - Correct answer-At or toward the bow
Port tack - Correct answer-Wind comes over the port side of the boat
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, Tacking - Correct answer-Changing tacks so that the bow crosses through the wind
Jibing - Correct answer-Changing tacks so that the stern passes through the wind
Sailing by-the-lee - Correct answer-Sailing on a run with mainsail on the windward
side of the boat
Heading up - Correct answer-Turning the sailboat toward the direction of the wind
Bearing away - Correct answer-Turning the sailboat away from the direction of the
wind
Luffing - Correct answer-Flapping of the sails
Helmsman - Correct answer-Steers the boat
Crew - Correct answer-Assist in the operation of the boat
Skipper - Correct answer-Person in charge of the boat and responsible for its safe
operation
Running rigging - Correct answer-Sheets, halyards and other lines that control sails
Standing rigging - Correct answer-Cables that support the mast
Tiller - Correct answer-Controls the angle of the rudder
Halyard - Correct answer-Raises the sails
Mainsheet - Correct answer-Controls the trim of the mainsail
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