Question 1
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Leech"?
Your Answer:
Away from the wind
Correct Answer:
Aft edge of a sail
Question 2
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Backstay"?
Your Answer:
Bottom forward corner of a sail
Correct Answer:
Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow
Question 3
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Battens"?
Your Answer:
Bottom edge of a sail
Correct Answer:
Long thins strips of usually either fibreglass or wood used to support the sail
Question 4
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Stern"?
Your Answer:
The back of the boat
Question 5
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Sail at the foremast of the vessel, slightly longer than a jib and overlaps the main sail"?
Your Answer:
Genoa