ASA 106 EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ALL
ANSWERS CORRECT (NEWEST)
Will the apparent wind be higher or lower when the genuine wind is ahead of
the beam? - ANSWER Greater
Is the real wind in front of or behind the beam when the apparent wind is dead
ahead? - ANSWER Aft
What happens to the boat and the apparent wind when coming to a beat from a
wide reach? - ANSWER From ahead to abeam or abaft, the app wind changes
direction. The boat turns to a new path and heels less.
A simple method for figuring out a boat's CLR is to look at the middle of the
keel.
Why is it better to have a small weather helm? ANSWER: Some sailors believe
that weather helm is a desirable condition because of the helm's "feel" and the
boat's propensity to head slightly windward in greater gusts, which partially
self-feathers the sails.
If the CLR is forward or aft of the CE, will the boat have a weather helm?
Forward ANSWER
, List three methods for shifting the CE to lessen the weather helm. ANSWER 1:
Ease traveler leeward to lower power in Main 2. Inducing twist by easing the
main 3. Give the jib more power.
Give two examples of how to move the CLR to lessen weather helm. ANSWER
1. Because steering off the wind lowers CLR. 2. Move extra weight aft by
shifting the cargo?
Which point of sail _______ or wind conditions ___________ would you prefer
to increase the sails' draft? - ANSWER Bear away or under light wind
conditions?
Give five strategies for flattening your sails, or lowering their draft. -
ANSWER 1. Push the jib lead (car) ahead to flatten the jib. 2. The tent halyard
3. Remove the headstay. 4. To lessen twist, tighten the boom vang. 5. To
increase the angle of attack, bear away
When rafting boats at anchor, what are the three measures to take? ANSWER 1.
As permission to raft 2. Put fenders inboard 3. As with docking, approach the
boat and tie the bow, stern, and springlines. 4. To avoid fencing, move
springlines to offset masts. 5. Steer clear of the cockpit and carefully pass the
neighbor's foredeck. 6. Break the raft and redock if an inboard neighbor must
depart.
Give three ways to set an anchor to lessen swing. 1. Tandem anchors 2. Forked
moor 3. Aft and forward anchors
Give examples of four ways to recover a fouled anchor. ANSWER 1. To trip it,
slowly advance over the anchor. 2. a motor that gently rotates around it, pushing
from various directions 3. Attach a trip line and swim for it.
Explain the process of rigging an anchor tripline. - ANSWER Attach the
forward portion of the anchor to a fender or bouy by adding line.
ANSWERS CORRECT (NEWEST)
Will the apparent wind be higher or lower when the genuine wind is ahead of
the beam? - ANSWER Greater
Is the real wind in front of or behind the beam when the apparent wind is dead
ahead? - ANSWER Aft
What happens to the boat and the apparent wind when coming to a beat from a
wide reach? - ANSWER From ahead to abeam or abaft, the app wind changes
direction. The boat turns to a new path and heels less.
A simple method for figuring out a boat's CLR is to look at the middle of the
keel.
Why is it better to have a small weather helm? ANSWER: Some sailors believe
that weather helm is a desirable condition because of the helm's "feel" and the
boat's propensity to head slightly windward in greater gusts, which partially
self-feathers the sails.
If the CLR is forward or aft of the CE, will the boat have a weather helm?
Forward ANSWER
, List three methods for shifting the CE to lessen the weather helm. ANSWER 1:
Ease traveler leeward to lower power in Main 2. Inducing twist by easing the
main 3. Give the jib more power.
Give two examples of how to move the CLR to lessen weather helm. ANSWER
1. Because steering off the wind lowers CLR. 2. Move extra weight aft by
shifting the cargo?
Which point of sail _______ or wind conditions ___________ would you prefer
to increase the sails' draft? - ANSWER Bear away or under light wind
conditions?
Give five strategies for flattening your sails, or lowering their draft. -
ANSWER 1. Push the jib lead (car) ahead to flatten the jib. 2. The tent halyard
3. Remove the headstay. 4. To lessen twist, tighten the boom vang. 5. To
increase the angle of attack, bear away
When rafting boats at anchor, what are the three measures to take? ANSWER 1.
As permission to raft 2. Put fenders inboard 3. As with docking, approach the
boat and tie the bow, stern, and springlines. 4. To avoid fencing, move
springlines to offset masts. 5. Steer clear of the cockpit and carefully pass the
neighbor's foredeck. 6. Break the raft and redock if an inboard neighbor must
depart.
Give three ways to set an anchor to lessen swing. 1. Tandem anchors 2. Forked
moor 3. Aft and forward anchors
Give examples of four ways to recover a fouled anchor. ANSWER 1. To trip it,
slowly advance over the anchor. 2. a motor that gently rotates around it, pushing
from various directions 3. Attach a trip line and swim for it.
Explain the process of rigging an anchor tripline. - ANSWER Attach the
forward portion of the anchor to a fender or bouy by adding line.
