Points of Sail

Question 1

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

• False
• True

Question 2

Which of the following describes a run point of sail?

• When a boat is sailing directly downwind.
• Can be any angle to the wind from a beam reach to running downwind.
• A precise point of sail and is exactly perpendicular to the direction of the wind
• When the boat is facing directly into the wind.

Question 3

Close Reach is a precise point of sail?

• False
• True

Question 4

Which of the following describes a beam reach point of sail?

• Can be any angle to the wind from a beam reach to running downwind.
• Sailing as close to the No Sail Zone as possible without entering it
• A precise point of sail and is exactly perpendicular to the direction of the wind
• When the boat is facing directly into the wind.

Question 5

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

• Close Hauled
• Beam Reach
• Head to Wind
• Broad Reach