Question 1
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Battens"?
Your Answer:
Long thins strips of usually either fibreglass or wood used to support the sail
Question 2
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
Question 3
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "The right side of the boat"?
Your Answer:
Starboard
Question 4
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 5
Which of the following sailing terms means "Front leading edge of a sail"?
Your Answer:
Luff