Question 1
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Inside the boat towards the stern"?
Your Answer:
Aft
Question 2
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Forestay"?
Your 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 3
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Tell Tales"?
Your Answer:
Light strips of material attached to the sail to indicate whether the air stream on the sail surface is smooth or turbulent
Question 4
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Towards the wind"?
Your Answer:
Windward
Question 5
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Tack"?
Your Answer:
Bottom forward corner of a sail