ASA 114 Questions with Correct Answers
Why Cats Resist Heeling Ans-Wide beam and leeward hull buoyancy create high righting
moment.
Danger of Excessive Downwind Speed Ans-Risk of pitchpole, burying bows, structural shock
loads.
Tacking a Catamaran Ans-Build speed first; wide turn; use jib to pull bow around.
Why Reef Cats Early Ans-No heel warning; loads rise extremely fast; capsize risk.
Cat Anchoring Technique Ans-Use a bridle on both bows to reduce yaw and distribute load.
Upwind vs Downwind Behavior Ans-Upwind: more leeway, lower pointing. Downwind: fast
and stable but risk of accidental jibe.
Why Vang Reduced on Cats Ans-Mainsheet bridle controls twist; vang can overload rig or
tramp area.
Proper Weight Management Ans-Keep weight centered and low; avoid loading bows.
Hobby-Horsing Ans-Fore-aft pitching from weight forward or wave impact.
Safe Heel Angle for Cats Ans-5-8 degrees; 10+ degrees means reef immediately.
Why Cats Resist Heeling Ans-Wide beam and leeward hull buoyancy create high righting
moment.
Danger of Excessive Downwind Speed Ans-Risk of pitchpole, burying bows, structural shock
loads.
Tacking a Catamaran Ans-Build speed first; wide turn; use jib to pull bow around.
Why Reef Cats Early Ans-No heel warning; loads rise extremely fast; capsize risk.
Cat Anchoring Technique Ans-Use a bridle on both bows to reduce yaw and distribute load.
Upwind vs Downwind Behavior Ans-Upwind: more leeway, lower pointing. Downwind: fast
and stable but risk of accidental jibe.
Why Vang Reduced on Cats Ans-Mainsheet bridle controls twist; vang can overload rig or
tramp area.
Proper Weight Management Ans-Keep weight centered and low; avoid loading bows.
Hobby-Horsing Ans-Fore-aft pitching from weight forward or wave impact.
Safe Heel Angle for Cats Ans-5-8 degrees; 10+ degrees means reef immediately.
