Points of Sail

Question 1

The following image identifies which point of sail?

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

Question 2

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

• False
• True

Question 3

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

• When a boat is sailing directly downwind.
• Any angle to the wind between close hauled and a beam reach
• 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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

• False
• True