Points of Sail

Question 1

Which of the following describes a run 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

Question 2

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

• False
• True

Question 3

The following image identifies which point of sail?

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

Question 4

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

• 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
• When a boat is sailing directly downwind.

Question 5

The following image identifies which point of sail?

• Close Reach
• Run
• Beam Reach
• Broad Reach