Basics

Question 1

A point of sail is the direction a sailing boat is travelling in, relative to the direction of wind?

• False
• True

Question 2

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

• Sail at the foremast of the vessel, slightly longer than a jib and overlaps the main sail
• A line that connects the boom to the lower of the mast to provide down force on the boom
• Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow
• Watertight body of the boat

Question 3

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

• Bottom forward corner of a sail
• 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
• Away from the wind

Question 4

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

• A tall vertical spar that supports the sails
• Inside the boat towards the bow
• Additional curved area on the leech of a sail
• Generates lift using the forward motion of the boat, counteracting the leeward force of the wind. It also provides ballast to the boat

Question 5

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

• In front of the boat
• The left side of the boat
• The front of the boat
• Behind the boat