Terminology

Question 1

Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Most commonly a stainless steel wire, it 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"?

• Forestay
• Fore (For'ard)
• Keel
• Topping Lift

Question 2

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

• Sail at the foremast of the vessel, slightly longer than a jib and overlaps the main sail
• A tall vertical spar that supports the sails
• Additional curved area on the leech of a sail
• Watertight body of the boat

Question 3

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

• Bottom aft corner of a sail
• The boat turns away from the wind
• Light strips of material attached to the sail to indicate whether the air stream on the sail surface is smooth or turbulent
• Towards the wind

Question 4

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"?

• Telltale
• Kicking Strap
• Bow
• Keel

Question 5

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Tell Tales"?

• The boat turns into the wind
• Light strips of material attached to the sail to indicate whether the air stream on the sail surface is smooth or turbulent
• The top of a sail
• The front of the boat