Terminology

Question 1

Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Towards the wind"?

• Bow
• Windward
• Keel
• Main Sail

Question 2

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Starboard"?

• The right side of the boat
• The top of a sail
• A flag identifying the recreational organisation of a boat
• The left side of the boat

Question 3

Which of the following sailing terms means "The top of the sail"?

• Roach
• Head
• Port
• Rudder

Question 4

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Backstay"?

• Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow
• Bottom edge of a sail
• The boat turns away from the wind
• A line that connects the boom to the lower of the mast to provide down force on the boom

Question 5

Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Generates lift using the forward motion of the boat, counteracting the leeward force of the wind. It also provides ballast to the boat"?

• Battens
• Genoa
• Jib
• Keel