Basics

Question 1

Which of the following describes the "Head" part of the sail?

• Bottom edge of a sail
• Front leading edge of a sail
• The top of a sail
• Aft edge of a sail

Question 2

Which of the following describes a head to wind point of sail?

• When a boat is sailing directly downwind.
• Any angle to the wind between close hauled and a beam reach
• Sailing as close to the No Sail Zone as possible without entering it
• When the boat is facing directly into the wind.

Question 3

Which of the following sailing terms is described as "The boat turns away from the wind"?

• Aft
• Stern
• Fore (For'ard)
• Bearing Away

Question 4

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Port"?

• The right side of the boat
• The left side of the boat
• A tall vertical spar that supports the sails
• Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow

Question 5

Air pressure around the outside of a sail is higher than the air pressure on the inside of the sail. True or false?

• False
• True