Question 1
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Starboard"?
Your Answer:
The right side of the boat
Question 2
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Topping Lift"?
Your Answer:
A line used to hold the boom up while the sail is lowered. Most commonly attached to the aft of the boom to the top of the mast. It is loosened or removed once the sail is raised
Question 3
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Boom"?
Your Answer:
A horizontal spar attached to the aft of the mast just below the sail. The boom is attached to the sail and keeps the sail flatter when at an angle from the centerline of the boat
Question 4
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
Question 5
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "A line that connects the boom to the lower of the mast to provide down force on the boom"?
Your Answer:
Kicking Strap