Points of Sail

Question 1

A sailing boat cannot while on a Head to Wind point of sail?

• False
• True

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

Beam Reach is a precise point of sail?

• False
• True

Question 4

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

• False
• True

Question 5

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
• When a boat is sailing directly downwind.
• When the boat is facing directly into the wind.
• Can be any angle to the wind from a beam reach to running downwind.