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Keel - Answer-the longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a vessel's hull Bow Pulpit - Answer-railing at the bow of a boat Transom - Answer-back of boat, flat surface Mast - Answer-upright center post holding sails Boom - Answer-post across bottom of main sail Go...
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Add to cartKeel - Answer-the longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a vessel's hull Bow Pulpit - Answer-railing at the bow of a boat Transom - Answer-back of boat, flat surface Mast - Answer-upright center post holding sails Boom - Answer-post across bottom of main sail Go...
Ahead - Answer-H Forward - Answer-C Abeam - Answer-I Starboard - Answer-F Port - Answer-A Windward side - Answer-B Leeward side - Answer-D Aft - Answer-G Astern - Answer-E Head - Answer-G Leech - Answer-F Batten - Answer-B Clew - Answer-D Foot - Answer-E Tac...
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Add to cartAhead - Answer-H Forward - Answer-C Abeam - Answer-I Starboard - Answer-F Port - Answer-A Windward side - Answer-B Leeward side - Answer-D Aft - Answer-G Astern - Answer-E Head - Answer-G Leech - Answer-F Batten - Answer-B Clew - Answer-D Foot - Answer-E Tac...
The fastest way to change a sails power is to change its _____ to the _______ - Answer-angle, wind The shape of the mainsail may be changes by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. Match the sail control with the edge of sail it affects: Outhaul Halyard or downhaul or Cunnigham Boom Vang...
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Add to cartThe fastest way to change a sails power is to change its _____ to the _______ - Answer-angle, wind The shape of the mainsail may be changes by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. Match the sail control with the edge of sail it affects: Outhaul Halyard or downhaul or Cunnigham Boom Vang...
Shrouds, Backstay - Answer-A Tripod refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ________ that support the mast without the need for a _________. Nacelle - Answer-A forward projection of the bridge deck designed to soften the impact of the seas daggerboard, windward - Answer-On catamarans witho...
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Add to cartShrouds, Backstay - Answer-A Tripod refers to the arrangement of a forestay and ________ that support the mast without the need for a _________. Nacelle - Answer-A forward projection of the bridge deck designed to soften the impact of the seas daggerboard, windward - Answer-On catamarans witho...
List 4 items that you should put in carry on - Answer-Passport, credit cards, charter docs, prescriptions 2 types of bilge pumps - Answer-Electric and manual Fill the freshwater tank through the? - Answer-Deck plate A possible leak - Answer-A freshwater pump cycling Turn off the ________...
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Add to cartList 4 items that you should put in carry on - Answer-Passport, credit cards, charter docs, prescriptions 2 types of bilge pumps - Answer-Electric and manual Fill the freshwater tank through the? - Answer-Deck plate A possible leak - Answer-A freshwater pump cycling Turn off the ________...
Turnbuckle - Answer-A mechanical fitting attached to the lower ends of stays, allowing for the standing rigging to be adjusted. Chainplate - Answer-Metal fabrication attached to the hull and to which a stay or shroud is connected Stem head Fitting - Answer-A stainless-steel fitting on the bow ...
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Add to cartTurnbuckle - Answer-A mechanical fitting attached to the lower ends of stays, allowing for the standing rigging to be adjusted. Chainplate - Answer-Metal fabrication attached to the hull and to which a stay or shroud is connected Stem head Fitting - Answer-A stainless-steel fitting on the bow ...
Hull - Answer-Watertight floating body of the boat that gives it form and houses or supports every other part of the boat Deck - Answer-Encloses the top of the hull and is generally horizontal Transom - Answer-Transverse, vertical section that makes up the stern of the boat, as high as the hul...
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Add to cartHull - Answer-Watertight floating body of the boat that gives it form and houses or supports every other part of the boat Deck - Answer-Encloses the top of the hull and is generally horizontal Transom - Answer-Transverse, vertical section that makes up the stern of the boat, as high as the hul...
self-bailing - Answer-A cockpit that allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or a walk-through transom turbuckle - Answer-Used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables. windward side - Answer-When going forward on the side deck, it is safer to walk along this side of th...
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Add to cartself-bailing - Answer-A cockpit that allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or a walk-through transom turbuckle - Answer-Used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables. windward side - Answer-When going forward on the side deck, it is safer to walk along this side of th...
Stem head Fitting - Answer-A stainless-steel fitting on the bow of a boat to which the forestay and jib tack are attached, as well as the roller fairlead for the anchor rode. Turnbuckle - Answer-A mechanical fitting attached to the lower ends of stays, which connects them to the chainplate, allow...
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Add to cartStem head Fitting - Answer-A stainless-steel fitting on the bow of a boat to which the forestay and jib tack are attached, as well as the roller fairlead for the anchor rode. Turnbuckle - Answer-A mechanical fitting attached to the lower ends of stays, which connects them to the chainplate, allow...
A _____-_____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or a walk-thru transom - Answer-self bailing or self draining A _____ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - Answer-turnbuckle When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the ___...
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Add to cartA _____-_____ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of scuppers or a walk-thru transom - Answer-self bailing or self draining A _____ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - Answer-turnbuckle When going forward on the sidedeck, it is safer to walk along the ___...
Mainsail - Answer-Sail behind the main mast Batten Pocket - Answer-A slot sewn into the roach of a sail into which battens are inserted. Jib - Answer-A jib is a triangular sail that sets ahead of the foremast Genoa - Answer-The genoa is a type of large jib or staysail that overlaps the main...
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Add to cartMainsail - Answer-Sail behind the main mast Batten Pocket - Answer-A slot sewn into the roach of a sail into which battens are inserted. Jib - Answer-A jib is a triangular sail that sets ahead of the foremast Genoa - Answer-The genoa is a type of large jib or staysail that overlaps the main...
When sailing, always be aware of the wind's ___ and ___ - Answer-speed, direction The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called ______. - Answer-lift The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the _____ ____ _____. - Answer-no sai...
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Add to cartWhen sailing, always be aware of the wind's ___ and ___ - Answer-speed, direction The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called ______. - Answer-lift The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the _____ ____ _____. - Answer-no sai...
Dock Lines - Answer-A line used to tie a boat in its dock Loose Footed - Answer-Of a mainsail, for example, that is attached to its boom at its tack and clew but not along its foot Bolt Rope - Answer-A rope sewn into the edge of a sail, often used to attach it to the mast or boom Outhaul - ...
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Add to cartDock Lines - Answer-A line used to tie a boat in its dock Loose Footed - Answer-Of a mainsail, for example, that is attached to its boom at its tack and clew but not along its foot Bolt Rope - Answer-A rope sewn into the edge of a sail, often used to attach it to the mast or boom Outhaul - ...
Spar - Answer-A pole of any type used to support the sails. Mast - Answer-Is a spar which stands vertically from the deck. Boom - Answer-A spar which supports the bottom edge of the mainsail. Mainsail - Answer-The aft most sail. Headsail - Answer-Any sail that sets forward of the mast. ...
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Add to cartSpar - Answer-A pole of any type used to support the sails. Mast - Answer-Is a spar which stands vertically from the deck. Boom - Answer-A spar which supports the bottom edge of the mainsail. Mainsail - Answer-The aft most sail. Headsail - Answer-Any sail that sets forward of the mast. ...
Airfoil - Answer-Object designed to take advantage of the energy of the wind by deflecting and bending the wind without greatly disturbing its flow Lift - Answer-A desired force Drag - Answer-A hindering force Close-hauled - Answer-Sails are hauled as close to the boat's centerline as they...
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Add to cartAirfoil - Answer-Object designed to take advantage of the energy of the wind by deflecting and bending the wind without greatly disturbing its flow Lift - Answer-A desired force Drag - Answer-A hindering force Close-hauled - Answer-Sails are hauled as close to the boat's centerline as they...
When sailing, always be aware of the wind's _______ and ______. - Answer-Direction and Speed The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called ________. - Answer-Lift The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the ______ ______ ______...
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Add to cartWhen sailing, always be aware of the wind's _______ and ______. - Answer-Direction and Speed The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called ________. - Answer-Lift The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the ______ ______ ______...
When sailing, always be aware of the wind's __________ and __________. - Answer-Speed and Direction The desirable force generated by the wind moving across the sail is called __________. - Answer-Lift The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called __________ __...
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Add to cartWhen sailing, always be aware of the wind's __________ and __________. - Answer-Speed and Direction The desirable force generated by the wind moving across the sail is called __________. - Answer-Lift The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called __________ __...
72 COLREGS - Answer-International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Rule 2: General Prudential Rule - Answer-All vessels should take any actions necessary to prevent collisions. Rule 5: The Lookout Rule - Answer-Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sig...
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Add to cart72 COLREGS - Answer-International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Rule 2: General Prudential Rule - Answer-All vessels should take any actions necessary to prevent collisions. Rule 5: The Lookout Rule - Answer-Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sig...
In the navigation rules, rule 5 (the lookout rule) requires all vessels to maintain a proper lookout using and any other available means - Answer-Sight and hearing It is the responsibility of every vessel operator to avoid a ? - Answer-Collision The - Vessel's obligation is to maintain and s...
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Add to cartIn the navigation rules, rule 5 (the lookout rule) requires all vessels to maintain a proper lookout using and any other available means - Answer-Sight and hearing It is the responsibility of every vessel operator to avoid a ? - Answer-Collision The - Vessel's obligation is to maintain and s...
When sailing, always be aware of the wind's ___ and ___ - Answer-speed and direction The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called - Answer-lift The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called - Answer-No sail zone Sailboats can rea...
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Add to cartWhen sailing, always be aware of the wind's ___ and ___ - Answer-speed and direction The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called - Answer-lift The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called - Answer-No sail zone Sailboats can rea...
Hull - Answer-The body of the boat Hull - Answer-The body of the boat Keel - Answer-The weighted fin at the bottom of the boat Keel - Answer-The weighted fin at the bottom of the boat Bow - Answer-The front of the boat Bow - Answer-The front of the boat Stern - Answer-The back of t...
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Add to cartHull - Answer-The body of the boat Hull - Answer-The body of the boat Keel - Answer-The weighted fin at the bottom of the boat Keel - Answer-The weighted fin at the bottom of the boat Bow - Answer-The front of the boat Bow - Answer-The front of the boat Stern - Answer-The back of t...
Most cruising sailboats carry a _____ radio, which can be used not only for emergencies or routine communication with other stations, but also to receive local _____ forecasts. - Answer-VHF, weather A significant weather threat faced by sailors is the summer ______, which can develop relatively q...
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Add to cartMost cruising sailboats carry a _____ radio, which can be used not only for emergencies or routine communication with other stations, but also to receive local _____ forecasts. - Answer-VHF, weather A significant weather threat faced by sailors is the summer ______, which can develop relatively q...
A _______ - ________ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of a scuppers or walk through transom. - Answer-self-bailing A ________ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - Answer-turnbuckle When going forward on the side deck, it is safer to walk along the _____...
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Add to cartA _______ - ________ cockpit allows water to escape overboard, either by way of a scuppers or walk through transom. - Answer-self-bailing A ________ is used to adjust tension in standing rigging cables - Answer-turnbuckle When going forward on the side deck, it is safer to walk along the _____...
List 4 items to pack in carry on luggage - Answer-Passport, medication, credit cards, change of clothes The _ pump is powered by the battery and the _ pump is operated by hand - Answer-Automatic, manual After first determining that the docks freshwater supply is _____, fill a cruising sailboat...
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Add to cartList 4 items to pack in carry on luggage - Answer-Passport, medication, credit cards, change of clothes The _ pump is powered by the battery and the _ pump is operated by hand - Answer-Automatic, manual After first determining that the docks freshwater supply is _____, fill a cruising sailboat...
Equator - Answer-Baseline for latitude at 0 degrees. Prime Meridian (Greenwich) - Answer-Baseline for longitude at 0 degrees. Parallels - Answer-Alternate name for latitude. North Pole - Answer-90 degrees north latitude. South Pole - Answer-90 degrees south latitude. 60 - Answer-1 deg...
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Add to cartEquator - Answer-Baseline for latitude at 0 degrees. Prime Meridian (Greenwich) - Answer-Baseline for longitude at 0 degrees. Parallels - Answer-Alternate name for latitude. North Pole - Answer-90 degrees north latitude. South Pole - Answer-90 degrees south latitude. 60 - Answer-1 deg...
Angle of attack, sail shape, sail twist - Answer-What are the 3 sources of power in a sail? The angle at which the wind hits the sail - Answer-What is angle of attack? Sail shape is dictated by the draft or the sail's deepest curved part of the sail - Answer-What is sail shape? More - Answ...
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Add to cartAngle of attack, sail shape, sail twist - Answer-What are the 3 sources of power in a sail? The angle at which the wind hits the sail - Answer-What is angle of attack? Sail shape is dictated by the draft or the sail's deepest curved part of the sail - Answer-What is sail shape? More - Answ...
When sailing, always be aware of the wind's ___ and ___ - Answer-speed, direction The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called ______. - Answer-lift qThe direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the ___ ___ ___. - Answer-no-sail zo...
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Add to cartWhen sailing, always be aware of the wind's ___ and ___ - Answer-speed, direction The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called ______. - Answer-lift qThe direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the ___ ___ ___. - Answer-no-sail zo...
A skipper is responsible for the safety of the _____________ and _________________. While he may delegate tasks to an experienced ____________________, the skipper will always be held responsible. - Answer-crew, boat, crewmember List at least four important items of emergency equipment that shoul...
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Add to cartA skipper is responsible for the safety of the _____________ and _________________. While he may delegate tasks to an experienced ____________________, the skipper will always be held responsible. - Answer-crew, boat, crewmember List at least four important items of emergency equipment that shoul...
Aback Of a sail - Answer-when the wind is on the "wrong" side Abaft Toward the stern - Answer-as in "abaft the beam" Abeam - Answer-Off the boat at right angles to its centerline Accommodations - Answer-The living quarters inside a boat Aft - Answer-Toward the stern or behind...
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Add to cartAback Of a sail - Answer-when the wind is on the "wrong" side Abaft Toward the stern - Answer-as in "abaft the beam" Abeam - Answer-Off the boat at right angles to its centerline Accommodations - Answer-The living quarters inside a boat Aft - Answer-Toward the stern or behind...
Bow - Answer-Front of Boat Deck - Answer-Deck Cabin Trunk - Answer-Roof and sides of cabin house Port - Answer-Left Cockpit - Answer-Low space in the deck where the crew sits and where the tiller is located Stern - Answer-back of the boat Transom - Answer-The flat or slightly curve...
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Add to cartBow - Answer-Front of Boat Deck - Answer-Deck Cabin Trunk - Answer-Roof and sides of cabin house Port - Answer-Left Cockpit - Answer-Low space in the deck where the crew sits and where the tiller is located Stern - Answer-back of the boat Transom - Answer-The flat or slightly curve...
What are the 4 forces affecting docking? - Answer-1. Prop Wash 2. Prop Wash 3. Wind 4. Current How does Prop Walk affect boat speed and orientation? - Answer-In reverse gear Prop Walk moves the stern to the LEFT (for right handed propeller). More speed reverse, more the stern turns left. Ho...
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Add to cartWhat are the 4 forces affecting docking? - Answer-1. Prop Wash 2. Prop Wash 3. Wind 4. Current How does Prop Walk affect boat speed and orientation? - Answer-In reverse gear Prop Walk moves the stern to the LEFT (for right handed propeller). More speed reverse, more the stern turns left. Ho...
Luffing describes a. a sail not rimmed as efficiently as possible that is loose at the leading edge b. a sail working as efficient as possible c. a sail; not trimmed as efficiently as possible because the sail is trimmed too close. d. a sail that has not been raised - Answer-a. Which of the f...
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Add to cartLuffing describes a. a sail not rimmed as efficiently as possible that is loose at the leading edge b. a sail working as efficient as possible c. a sail; not trimmed as efficiently as possible because the sail is trimmed too close. d. a sail that has not been raised - Answer-a. Which of the f...
port - Answer-left side of boat starboard - Answer-right side of boat windward - Answer-the side towards the wind leeward - Answer-the side away from the wind green light - Answer-light on the starboard side of boat red light - Answer-light on the port side of boat white light - An...
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Add to cartport - Answer-left side of boat starboard - Answer-right side of boat windward - Answer-the side towards the wind leeward - Answer-the side away from the wind green light - Answer-light on the starboard side of boat red light - Answer-light on the port side of boat white light - An...
What is the name of the line used to hoist a sail up the mass? - Answer-halyard In general, what is the proper location for a Helmsman to sit on a small dinghy? - Answer-windward side What does Heaving-to require? - Answer-a backed jib What is the term for changing direction toward the wind...
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Add to cartWhat is the name of the line used to hoist a sail up the mass? - Answer-halyard In general, what is the proper location for a Helmsman to sit on a small dinghy? - Answer-windward side What does Heaving-to require? - Answer-a backed jib What is the term for changing direction toward the wind...
US Sailing training philosophy - Answer-Should strive to instill the following: A sense of good seamanship, proper attitude for self and others, a love for sailing, a commitment for learning, and a stewardship of the environment. Four cornerstones of the training philosophy are the following: Studen...
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Add to cartUS Sailing training philosophy - Answer-Should strive to instill the following: A sense of good seamanship, proper attitude for self and others, a love for sailing, a commitment for learning, and a stewardship of the environment. Four cornerstones of the training philosophy are the following: Studen...
Groove - Answer-Is the course between the high & low side of close hauled, when you are making the best speed & achieving the highest pointing angle toward the wind. Feathering - Answer-The act of scalloping slightly towards the No-Go Zone for each puff & returning to the groove as the puff abate...
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Add to cartGroove - Answer-Is the course between the high & low side of close hauled, when you are making the best speed & achieving the highest pointing angle toward the wind. Feathering - Answer-The act of scalloping slightly towards the No-Go Zone for each puff & returning to the groove as the puff abate...
Back - Answer-to stop or to propel boat backward by holding the clew of a sail out to windward. apparent wind - Answer-The wind aboard a moving boat aground - Answer-a boat whose keel is touching the bottom balance - Answer-the capability of the boat to sail straight without changing tiller...
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Add to cartBack - Answer-to stop or to propel boat backward by holding the clew of a sail out to windward. apparent wind - Answer-The wind aboard a moving boat aground - Answer-a boat whose keel is touching the bottom balance - Answer-the capability of the boat to sail straight without changing tiller...
Which part of the sail do battens support? - Answer-leech what is the horizontal flow of air called? - Answer-current What is indicated when telltales stream straight back on a sail? - Answer-smooth air flow moved towards the sail - Answer-What is done with the tiller to start a tack? Wh...
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Add to cartWhich part of the sail do battens support? - Answer-leech what is the horizontal flow of air called? - Answer-current What is indicated when telltales stream straight back on a sail? - Answer-smooth air flow moved towards the sail - Answer-What is done with the tiller to start a tack? Wh...
Before going out on the water you should... - Answer-check the weather, check the condition of your safety boat and safety equipment, determine the number of instructors/assistants, factor in time constrains(rigging, derigging), gather all equipment, gas in the boat what three components should a...
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Add to cartBefore going out on the water you should... - Answer-check the weather, check the condition of your safety boat and safety equipment, determine the number of instructors/assistants, factor in time constrains(rigging, derigging), gather all equipment, gas in the boat what three components should a...
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