Question 1
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Kicking Strap"?
Your Answer:
Generates lift using the forward motion of the boat, counteracting the leeward force of the wind. It also provides ballast to the boat
Correct Answer:
A line that connects the boom to the lower of the mast to provide down force on the boom
Question 2
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Burgee"?
Your Answer:
A flag identifying the recreational organisation of a boat
Question 3
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Hull"?
Your Answer:
Sail located behind the main mast of the vessel
Correct Answer:
Watertight body of the boat
Question 4
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Roach"?
Your Answer:
Additional curved area on the leech of a sail
Question 5
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Forestay"?
Your Answer:
The boat turns away from the wind
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