Terminology

Question 1

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

• Windward
• Backstay
• Hull
• Keel

Question 2

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"?

• Bearing Away
• Keel
• AStern
• Backstay

Question 3

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Luffing Up"?

• The boat turns into the wind
• 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
• Long thins strips of usually either fibreglass or wood used to support the sail
• Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow

Question 4

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"?

• Fore (For'ard)
• Mast
• Kicking Strap
• Foot

Question 5

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

• Sail located behind the main mast of the vessel
• Towards the wind
• Generates lift using the forward motion of the boat, counteracting the leeward force of the wind. It also provides ballast to the boat
• Inside the boat towards the stern