Question 1
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 2
Which of the following sailing terms means "Long thins strips of material used to support the sail"?
Your Answer:
Battens
Question 3
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow"?
Your Answer:
Backstay
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 "Rudder"?
Your Answer:
Used to steer the boat through the water