Learn Sailing Right ; Questions & ANSWERS GRADED A +
What sailing maneuver reduces the transition time of the sail switching sides during a tack? -
ANSWER Roll tack
Why do sailors keep an eye out for puffs and lulls when sailing upwind? - ANSWER To
anticipate changes in wind strength and direction.
Five or more short blasts of a boats horn indicate which of the following? - ANSWER Danger or
doubt about another vessels intention
How should you adjust your sail shape when sailing upwind in waves and moderate breeze? -
ANSWER flatten it
Which line controls the mainsail luff tension? - ANSWER Controlled by the halyard,
Cunningham, and boom down-haul if the boat is equipped with one.
What is a benefit of having a waterproof bag for clothing, wallet, and cellphone? - ANSWER Is
part of the small boat gear checklist.
In a turtled boat, what is accomplished by standing on the gunnel? - ANSWER Gentle bouncing
can help break the suction
on a turtled boat, but if that bouncing is too pronounced you will break something.
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What is the scientific name of "thunderhead" clouds which are usually accompanied by severe
conditions, including strong wind, heavy rain and lightning? - ANSWER Cumulonimbus clouds.
What purpose do lateral markers serve? - ANSWER Identify the sides of a channel.
Lateral markers are the red and green buoys or day marks that identify the side of the channel
,What is reefing? - ANSWER A way to reduce the area of the sail
by lowering the sail partially and securing the lower portion to the boom.
1 What should the boat's crew do with their weight when initiating a jibe? - ANSWER Heel the
boat to windward to begin carving the turn down.
What is the most important navigation rule? - ANSWER Every vessel should avoid collision.
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What should you do immediately after capsizing? - ANSWER Make sure everyone is OK.
How should you tie the towline when preparing to take a tow from a powerboat? - ANSWER To
your non-deck-stepped mast.
When should sails be flattened? - ANSWER when the crew's weight can't keep the boat flat
when sailing upwind, sails should be flattened to reduce power.
What are the green square and red triangles fixed to poles called? - ANSWER Daymarks are
signs attached to posts or pilings in the water. They are usually red triangles (equivalent to nuns)
or green squares (equivalent to cans).
What does a luffing sail indicate? - ANSWER Uneven air flow over the sail, with too little
pressure on the windward side.
What are boaters required by law to have in order to listen and watch for other boats? -
ANSWER A proper lookout.
What is the general recommendation for towing dinghies over short distances? - ANSWER
Three times the length of the boat.
, Where is the most likely spot where an air pocket can be found in a turtled boat? - ANSWER In
the cockpit.
What is it called when a boat is sailing in between the high and low side of close hauled? -
ANSWER A jig. WRONG
Which part of the sail do battens support? - ANSWER leech
Which is true when sailing on a broad reach or run? - ANSWER Sails may lose their ability to
luff, so should be eased all the way out.
Two sailing boats have wind on the same side of the vessels. Which is the "give way" boat? -
ANSWER Starboard side boat.
In a capsize situation, what is a fundamental rule for sailors? - ANSWER Stay with the capsized
boat
Which of the following pair of terms mean the same thing? - ANSWER WRONGFalling off"
and "Bearing away". WRONG Ease out the sails or bear away.
What is the sailing position that allows a boat to slowly drift to leeward using a back-winded
jib? - ANSWER Heave-to
Which of the following is NOT an identifying characteristic of navigational aids? - ANSWER
Size
What is footing? - ANSWER Easing sails slightly and heading down to the lower side of the
groove.
Which of the following would help to avoid capsizing to windward when sailing downwind? -
ANSWER Loosen the main sheet. and keep boo vang tight
What sailing maneuver reduces the transition time of the sail switching sides during a tack? -
ANSWER Roll tack
Why do sailors keep an eye out for puffs and lulls when sailing upwind? - ANSWER To
anticipate changes in wind strength and direction.
Five or more short blasts of a boats horn indicate which of the following? - ANSWER Danger or
doubt about another vessels intention
How should you adjust your sail shape when sailing upwind in waves and moderate breeze? -
ANSWER flatten it
Which line controls the mainsail luff tension? - ANSWER Controlled by the halyard,
Cunningham, and boom down-haul if the boat is equipped with one.
What is a benefit of having a waterproof bag for clothing, wallet, and cellphone? - ANSWER Is
part of the small boat gear checklist.
In a turtled boat, what is accomplished by standing on the gunnel? - ANSWER Gentle bouncing
can help break the suction
on a turtled boat, but if that bouncing is too pronounced you will break something.
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What is the scientific name of "thunderhead" clouds which are usually accompanied by severe
conditions, including strong wind, heavy rain and lightning? - ANSWER Cumulonimbus clouds.
What purpose do lateral markers serve? - ANSWER Identify the sides of a channel.
Lateral markers are the red and green buoys or day marks that identify the side of the channel
,What is reefing? - ANSWER A way to reduce the area of the sail
by lowering the sail partially and securing the lower portion to the boom.
1 What should the boat's crew do with their weight when initiating a jibe? - ANSWER Heel the
boat to windward to begin carving the turn down.
What is the most important navigation rule? - ANSWER Every vessel should avoid collision.
5
What should you do immediately after capsizing? - ANSWER Make sure everyone is OK.
How should you tie the towline when preparing to take a tow from a powerboat? - ANSWER To
your non-deck-stepped mast.
When should sails be flattened? - ANSWER when the crew's weight can't keep the boat flat
when sailing upwind, sails should be flattened to reduce power.
What are the green square and red triangles fixed to poles called? - ANSWER Daymarks are
signs attached to posts or pilings in the water. They are usually red triangles (equivalent to nuns)
or green squares (equivalent to cans).
What does a luffing sail indicate? - ANSWER Uneven air flow over the sail, with too little
pressure on the windward side.
What are boaters required by law to have in order to listen and watch for other boats? -
ANSWER A proper lookout.
What is the general recommendation for towing dinghies over short distances? - ANSWER
Three times the length of the boat.
, Where is the most likely spot where an air pocket can be found in a turtled boat? - ANSWER In
the cockpit.
What is it called when a boat is sailing in between the high and low side of close hauled? -
ANSWER A jig. WRONG
Which part of the sail do battens support? - ANSWER leech
Which is true when sailing on a broad reach or run? - ANSWER Sails may lose their ability to
luff, so should be eased all the way out.
Two sailing boats have wind on the same side of the vessels. Which is the "give way" boat? -
ANSWER Starboard side boat.
In a capsize situation, what is a fundamental rule for sailors? - ANSWER Stay with the capsized
boat
Which of the following pair of terms mean the same thing? - ANSWER WRONGFalling off"
and "Bearing away". WRONG Ease out the sails or bear away.
What is the sailing position that allows a boat to slowly drift to leeward using a back-winded
jib? - ANSWER Heave-to
Which of the following is NOT an identifying characteristic of navigational aids? - ANSWER
Size
What is footing? - ANSWER Easing sails slightly and heading down to the lower side of the
groove.
Which of the following would help to avoid capsizing to windward when sailing downwind? -
ANSWER Loosen the main sheet. and keep boo vang tight
