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 describes the sailing term "Head"?
Your Answer:
The top of a sail
Question 3
Which of the following sailing terms means "Bottom forward corner of a sail"?
Your Answer:
Tack
Question 4
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Foot"?
Your Answer:
Bottom edge of a sail
Question 5
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Keel"?
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