Terminology

Question 1

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

• AStern
• Windward
• Foot
• Tack

Question 2

Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Triangular sail at the foremast of the vessel"?

• Bearing Away
• Genoa
• Jib
• Head

Question 3

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

• A horizontal spar attached to the aft of the mast just below the sail. The boom is attached to the sail and keeps the sail flatter when at an angle from the centerline of the boat
• Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow
• A tall vertical spar that supports the sails
• Bottom forward corner of a sail

Question 4

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

• The boat turns away from 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
• A line that connects the boom to the lower of the mast to provide down force on the boom
• A horizontal spar attached to the aft of the mast just below the sail. The boom is attached to the sail and keeps the sail flatter when at an angle from the centerline of the boat

Question 5

Which of the following sailing terms is described as "A line used to hold the boom up while the sail is lowered. Most commonly attached to the aft of the boom to the top of the mast"?

• Tack
• Topping Lift
• Fore (For'ard)
• Genoa