Terminology

Question 1

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

• Keel
• Fore (For'ard)
• Aft
• AStern

Question 2

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Main Sail"?

• Bottom forward corner of a sail
• Light strips of material attached to the sail to indicate whether the air stream on the sail surface is smooth or turbulent
• Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow
• Sail located behind the main mast of the vessel

Question 3

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

• The back of the boat
• Generates lift using the forward motion of the boat, counteracting the leeward force of the wind. It also provides ballast to the boat
• Bottom forward corner of a sail
• Inside the boat towards the stern

Question 4

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"?

• Keel
• Forestay
• Fore (For'ard)
• Mast

Question 5

Which of the following sailing terms means "Bottom forward corner of a sail"?

• Tack
• Keel
• Battens
• AStern