Question 1
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Main Sail"?
Your Answer:
Sail located behind the main mast of the vessel
Question 2
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Generates lift using the forward motion of the boat, counteracting the leeward force of the wind. It also provides ballast to the boat"?
Your Answer:
Roach
Correct Answer:
Keel
Question 3
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Forestay"?
Your Answer:
Question Not Answered
Correct Answer:
Most commonly a stainless steel wire, the forestay is a piece of standing rigging which helps keep the mast upright. It is attached at the bow of the boat, to the top of the mast
Question 4
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Most commonly a stainless steel wire, it is a piece of standing rigging which helps keep the mast upright. It is attached at the bow of the boat, to the top of the mast"?
Your Answer:
Forestay
Question 5
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Roach"?
Your Answer:
Additional curved area on the leech of a sail