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Sailing Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024

Sailing 101 Exam Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct 2024

Sailing Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024

Sailing Test Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2024

When two boats are on opposite tacks which boat gives way? - Answer- Port tack gives way to starboard tack boat What makes a boat on a starboard tack? - Answer- When the wind is blowing from the starboard to the port side. When boats are on the same tack and overlapped which boat gives way? - Answer- Winward boat shall keep clear of leeward boat. When boats are on the same tack and not overlapped which boats should stay clear? - Answer- The boat astern (behind) needs to keep clear of th...

Current - Answer- horizontal movement of water Ditty Bag Contents - Answer- -tools -a knife -spare parts -a whistle -extra line (other useful boat parts, pieces, and devices may be included) What is the fundamental rule for capsizing situations? - Answer- Make sure everyone is okay and stay with the boat Windward tell-tales flopping? - Answer- Trim sails or head down Leeward tell-tales flopping? - Answer- Ease sails or head up Over taking boats/Right of way - Answer- Leew...

Apparent Wind - Answer- The altered wind direction and velocity, which is different from the true wind direction, because of the motion of the weather station Backstay - Answer- The standing rigging that runs from the top of the mast to the transom; helps pull the top of the mast aft Bridle - Answer- A fixed piece of line that, when shortened or lengthened, affects the boom position relative to the boat's centerline Center of Effort - Answer- The theoretical focal point of the force ge...

speed, direction - Answer- When sailing, always be aware of the wind's _______ and _________. lift - Answer- The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called ______. no sail zone - Answer- The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the _______ ________ _________. zigzag - Answer- Sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing a __________ course. close hauled - Answer- The point of sail at the edge of the no-sail zone...

Bow - Answer- Front of the boat Deck - Answer- The flat surface area on top of the boat Cabin Trunk - Answer- The roof and sides of the cabin house Port - Answer- The left side of the boat facing forward Starboard - Answer- The right side of the boat facing forward Hull - Answer- The "body" of the boat that floats in the water Keel - Answer- The weighted vertical fin at the bottom of the boat. Its weight reduces tipping (heeling) while its shape keeps the boat from sliding ...

mainsail - Answer- The primary sail on a sloop; the forward edge is attached to the mast and the foot is attached to the boom Genoa - Answer- Large headsail that overlaps the mast; best for light to moderate winds Jib - Answer- Small headsail set forward of the mast; best for strong winds Windward - Answer- the side of the boat closer to the wind Port - Answer- the left side of the boat when facing the bow Starboard - Answer- the right side of the boat when facing the bow Leewa...