Sailing 101 Exam Questions and Answers

mainsail - Answer- The primary sail on a sloop; the forward edge is attached to the mast and the foot is attached to the boom Genoa - Answer- Large headsail that overlaps the mast; best for light to moderate winds Jib - Answer- Small headsail set forward of the mast; best for strong winds Windward - Answer- the side of the boat closer to the wind Port - Answer- the left side of the boat when facing the bow Starboard - Answer- the right side of the boat when facing the bow Leeward - Answer- the side of the boat further from the wind Astern - Answer- the direction behind the boat Abeam - Answer- the direction at a right angle (90 degrees) to the boats centerline Heel - Answer- the action of the boat leaning which is caused by the wind Beam - Answer- Measurement of the greatest width of the boat Starboard tack - Answer- Wind comes over the starboard side of the boat Aft - Answer- At or toward the the stern Forward - Answer- At or toward the bow Port tack - Answer- Wind comes over the port side of the boat Helmsmen - Answer- steers the boat Crew - Answer- assists in the operation of the boat skipper - Answer- person in charge of the boat and responsible for its safe operation running rigging - Answer- sheets, halyards and other lines that controls the sails standing rigging - Answer- cables that support the mast Foot - Answer- what is th