Basics

Question 1

Which of the following sailing terms means "Front leading edge of a sail"?

• Starboard
• Topping Lift
• Luff
• Fore (For'ard)

Question 2

The following image identifies which part of a sail?

• Head
• Foot
• Battens
• Clew

Question 3

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

• Long thins strips of usually either fibreglass or wood used to support the sail
• Bottom forward corner 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
• The right side of the boat

Question 4

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

• Bottom aft corner of a sail
• Additional curved area on the leech of a sail
• The top of a sail
• Used to steer the boat through the water

Question 5

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

• The front of the boat
• The top of a sail
• The back of the boat
• In front of the boat