Question 1
The following image identifies which part of a boat?
Your Answer:
Forestay
Question 2
Which of the following sailing terms means "Front leading edge of a sail"?
Your Answer:
Fore (For'ard)
Correct Answer:
Luff
Question 3
A point of sail is the direction a sailing boat is travelling in, relative to it's position to land?
Your Answer:
False
Question 4
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Roach"?
Your Answer:
Bottom edge of a sail
Correct Answer:
Additional curved area on the leech of a sail
Question 5
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Backstay"?
Your Answer:
A line used to hold the boom up while the sail is lowered. Most commonly attached to the aft of the boom to the top of the mast. It is loosened or removed once the sail is raised
Correct Answer:
Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow