Points of Sail

Question 1

When sailing on a Close Hauled point of sail, the sails should be in tight?

• False
• True

Question 2

Close Reach is a precise point of sail?

• False
• True

Question 3

The following image identifies which point of sail?

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

Question 4

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

• A precise point of sail and is exactly perpendicular to the direction of the wind
• Sailing as close to the No Sail Zone as possible without entering it
• When the boat is facing directly into the wind.
• Any angle to the wind between close hauled and a beam reach

Question 5

Which of the following describes a close hauled point of sail?

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