Parts of a Sail

Question 1

Which of the following describes the "Leech" part of the sail?

• The top 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
• Bottom aft corner of a sail
• Aft edge of a sail

Question 2

The following describes which part of a sail "Additional curved area on the leech of a sail"?

• Telltale
• Head
• Roach
• Tack

Question 3

Which of the following describes the "Clew" part of the sail?

• Additional curved area on the leech of a sail
• Long thins strips of usually either fibreglass or wood used to support the sail
• Bottom aft 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

Question 4

The following describes which part of a sail "Front leading edge of a sail"?

• Tack
• Clew
• Foot
• Luff

Question 5

The following image identifies which part of a sail?

• Roach
• Battens
• Foot
• Tack