Terminology

Question 1

Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Inside the boat towards the stern"?

• Kicking Strap
• Hull
• Backstay
• Aft

Question 2

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Bearing Away"?

• Bottom edge of a sail
• Generates lift using the forward motion of the boat, counteracting the leeward force of the wind. It also provides ballast to the boat
• A line that connects the boom to the lower of the mast to provide down force on the boom
• The boat turns away from the wind

Question 3

Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Behind the boat"?

• Keel
• AHead
• AStern
• Leech

Question 4

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

• The boat turns away from the wind
• Front leading edge of a sail
• Long thins strips of usually either fibreglass or wood used to support the sail
• Bottom forward corner of a sail

Question 5

Which of the following sailing terms is described as "A tall vertical spar that supports the sails"?

• Battens
• Luffing Up
• AHead
• Mast