QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS
What should the skipper (and crew) do in planing conditions when sailing on a broad
reach? - Answer-Slide aft to get the bow out of the water.
Which is the correct method to get out of irons on port tack? - Answer-While the boat is
stopped, backwind the main to port.WRONG
When should recreational powerboats NOT give way to sailboats? - Answer-When they
are on the sailboat's starboard side.
ONEWhat can help small boat sailors to avoid getting cold on the water? - Answer-
dress for full water immersion
What is the name of the line used to hoist a sail up the mast? - Answer-Halyard.
What control adjustments will help you set the sails up for point mode? - Answer-A
generally flatter shape with a tight leech.
What is the best use for the scoop method? - Answer-Capsize recovery.
What is the term used when the wind's direction shifts aft while sailing upwind? -
Answer-maybe
Which are attributes of a proper life jacket? - Answer-In good condition and proper size
and fit.
What may be necessary to keep the boat flat in stronger winds? - Answer-Hike out
How should you position the boat before raising the sails? - Answer-So the sails will luff
as they are raised.
What is the term used when the wind's direction shifts aft while sailing upwind? -
Answer-Lift.
After coiling a halyard for storage while sailing, what is the best method to secure it so it
will be quickly accessible if needed? - Answer-WRONGWrap or crown the coil to secure
it, and wedge underneath the main sheet.
, When sailing close-hauled, towards an upwind destination, if the leeward telltale is
fluttering or drooping, what would be the best course of action? - Answer-WRONGMove
the tiller away from the sail until the telltale streams again.
On which point of sail is a boat sailing with the wind coming 90 degrees to the centerline
(the wind is abeam), over the port side of the boat?qasd - Answer-port broad
reachWRONG
Which is the correct method to get out of irons on port tack? [LSRBI_2021_018] -
Answer-WRONGWhile the boat is stopped, backwind the main to port.
If you have a choice, what is the easiest approach to a dock? [LSRBI_2021_025] -
Answer-WRONGon a run
What does adjusting the backstay change in addition to changing the shape and leech
of the main? [LSRBI_2021_152] - Answer-WRONGThe tension on the jib sheets.-The
halyard/main luff sag. also wrong
How is lift generated by a sail when sailing upwind? [LSRBI_2021_153] - Answer-
WRONGLow pressure on the inside and high pressure on the outside of the sail.
Increasing Cunningham/downhaul tension will have what effect? [LSRBI_2021_150] -
Answer-WRONGIncrease power in the sail. -It will flatten the shape of the sail. WRONG
Two sailing boats have wind on the same side of the vessels. Which is the "give way"
boat? - Answer-starboardWRONG
On which point of sail is a boat sailing with the wind coming 90 degrees to the centerline
(the wind is abeam), over the port side of the boat? - Answer-Starboard broad
reach.WRONG
What is the first step in preparing to tack? - Answer-Skipper says "ready to
tack?"WRONG ready about/look around?
When jibing, it is important to do which of the following? - Answer-Turn the boat through
90 degrees.WRONG
Where should the skipper generally sit when steering the boat? - Answer-Windward
side, just ahead of the tiller.CHECK
In general, what is the proper location for crew to sit on a small double-handed dinghy?
- Answer-Windward sideWRONG
What does adjusting the backstay change in addition to changing the shape and leech
of the main? - Answer-Control the shape of the job through headstay/job luff sag