ASA 114 Exam V1 (Latest Update) Questions
& Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
When sailing downwind, find your course for best downwind VMG by sailing a
_________ course and noting that boat speed and apparent wind speed on
different headings. - ANSWER>>Slalom
When jibing a catamaran, its important to jibe _________ and use the traveler
and mainsheet to control the large _________. - ANSWER>>Slowly, mainsail
A lack of heeling and reduced weather helm reduce the sensory cues that indicate
when to reef. Consult the manufacturer's charts that recommend the
___________ ___________ at which to reef. __________ state and approaching
squalls should also be factored into the skipper's decision. - ANSWER>>wind
speeds, sea
To maintain better control when sailing in gusty conditions, ____________
___________ in gusts when sailing to windward, and ___________ ___________
when sailing downwind. - ANSWER>>Head up, bear away
The large size of the catamaran, which can cause difficulties when docking or
maneuvering under power, is greatly overcome by the use of its _________
screws. - ANSWER>>twin
Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using __________ power and direction
of thrust, which moves the pivot point toward the __________ with the least
thrust. - ANSWER>>differential, hull
, Care must be taken when slow-speed maneuvering under power in windy
conditions due to the shoal__________ and the __________ of the high
freeboard and large deckhouse - ANSWER>>keels, windage
Motorsailing with one engine saves _______ but affects the balance of the boat. -
ANSWER>>fuel
Rudders become ineffective at low speeds. Therefore, when docking a catamaran,
center the __________ and maneuver the boat with the two ___________. -
ANSWER>>wheel, engines
Dinghy boarding is conveniently done at the ___________, which offers a low
step to embark. Remember to maintain 3 ______ ______ ______ at all times. -
ANSWER>>transom, points of contact
When picking a mooring buoy, prepare the _________ lines in advance and
approach directly _________ or into the current, aiming to pick up the mooring
buoy just inside the bow. - ANSWER>>bridle, upwind
Anchoring or picking up a mooring buoy goes far more smoothly if the person at
the bow uses a set of agreed __________ ___________ to communicate with the
helm. - ANSWER>>hand signals
The purpose of the __________ is to keep an anchor or mooring ball centered
between the two hulls. - ANSWER>>bridle
A Tripod refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ________ that support the
mast without the need for a _________. - ANSWER>>Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projection of the bridgedeck designed to soften the impact of the seas -
ANSWER>>Nacelle
& Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
When sailing downwind, find your course for best downwind VMG by sailing a
_________ course and noting that boat speed and apparent wind speed on
different headings. - ANSWER>>Slalom
When jibing a catamaran, its important to jibe _________ and use the traveler
and mainsheet to control the large _________. - ANSWER>>Slowly, mainsail
A lack of heeling and reduced weather helm reduce the sensory cues that indicate
when to reef. Consult the manufacturer's charts that recommend the
___________ ___________ at which to reef. __________ state and approaching
squalls should also be factored into the skipper's decision. - ANSWER>>wind
speeds, sea
To maintain better control when sailing in gusty conditions, ____________
___________ in gusts when sailing to windward, and ___________ ___________
when sailing downwind. - ANSWER>>Head up, bear away
The large size of the catamaran, which can cause difficulties when docking or
maneuvering under power, is greatly overcome by the use of its _________
screws. - ANSWER>>twin
Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using __________ power and direction
of thrust, which moves the pivot point toward the __________ with the least
thrust. - ANSWER>>differential, hull
, Care must be taken when slow-speed maneuvering under power in windy
conditions due to the shoal__________ and the __________ of the high
freeboard and large deckhouse - ANSWER>>keels, windage
Motorsailing with one engine saves _______ but affects the balance of the boat. -
ANSWER>>fuel
Rudders become ineffective at low speeds. Therefore, when docking a catamaran,
center the __________ and maneuver the boat with the two ___________. -
ANSWER>>wheel, engines
Dinghy boarding is conveniently done at the ___________, which offers a low
step to embark. Remember to maintain 3 ______ ______ ______ at all times. -
ANSWER>>transom, points of contact
When picking a mooring buoy, prepare the _________ lines in advance and
approach directly _________ or into the current, aiming to pick up the mooring
buoy just inside the bow. - ANSWER>>bridle, upwind
Anchoring or picking up a mooring buoy goes far more smoothly if the person at
the bow uses a set of agreed __________ ___________ to communicate with the
helm. - ANSWER>>hand signals
The purpose of the __________ is to keep an anchor or mooring ball centered
between the two hulls. - ANSWER>>bridle
A Tripod refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ________ that support the
mast without the need for a _________. - ANSWER>>Shrouds, Backstay
A forward projection of the bridgedeck designed to soften the impact of the seas -
ANSWER>>Nacelle
