Question 1
Which of the following describes a beam reach point of sail?
Your Answer:
When a boat is sailing directly downwind.
Correct Answer:
A precise point of sail and is exactly perpendicular to the direction of the wind
Question 2
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Boom"?
Your Answer:
A horizontal spar attached to the aft of the mast just below the sail. The boom is attached to the sail and keeps the sail flatter when at an angle from the centerline of the boat
Question 3
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Mast"?
Your Answer:
A tall vertical spar that supports the sails
Question 4
The following image identifies which sailing term?
Your Answer:
Bearing Away
Question 5
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Hull"?
Your Answer:
Watertight body of the boat