Points of Sail

Question 1

Close Reach is a precise point of sail?

• False
• True

Question 2

For the majority of boats, which of the following is the fastest point of sail?

• Close Hauled
• Beam Reach
• Close Reach
• Run

Question 3

Which of the following describes a run point of sail?

• A precise point of sail and is exactly perpendicular to the direction of the wind
• When the boat is facing directly into the wind.
• When a boat is sailing directly downwind.
• Any angle to the wind between close hauled and a beam reach

Question 4

When sailing on a Broad Reach point of sail, the sails should be in tight?

• False
• True

Question 5

Beam Reach is a precise point of sail?

• False
• True