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ASA 101 Keel Boat Skipper Text Book
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When sailing, always be aware of the wind's __________ and
__________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Speed and Direction
The desirable force generated by the wind moving across the sail is
called __________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Lift
The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is
called __________ __________ __________ - CORRECT ANSWER-No
Sail Zone
Sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing a __________
course. - CORRECT ANSWER-Zigzag
The point of sail at the edge of the no sail zone is called __________
___________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Close Hauled
A boat sailing across the wind is said to be ___________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Reaching
Sailing straight downwind is called __________ - CORRECT
ANSWER-Running
As the sailboats direction changes relative to the wind, so should the
sail's __________ to the wind be adjusted. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Angle (Trim)
The combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boats
motion (that we feel on the boat) is called __________ wind. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Apparent Wind
The __________ is an underwater fin fixed on the bottom of the sailboat
that provides stability and lateral resistance. - CORRECT ANSWER-Keel
, The sailboats direction through the water is controlled by the
__________, which can be turned by means of either a __________ or a
__________ __________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Rudder
Tiller or Steering Wheel
The main sail should be raised when the sailboat is oriented
__________ to __________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Head, Wind
When turning the boat toward the wind, the sails should be __________
out. - CORRECT ANSWER-Eased
"Fluttering" sails are said to be __________. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Luffing
The best way to steer the boat on a straight course is to look toward the
__________ and pick a __________ to steer toward. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Shore, Landmark
When you turn the bow of the boat toward the wind you __________
__________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Heading Up
When you turn the bow of the boat away from the wind you are -
CORRECT ANSWER-Bearing Away
The "Golden Rule" of sail trim is: "when in __________, let
it___________." - CORRECT ANSWER-Doubt, Let it out
When the boat is stopped, pointed into the wind with the sails luffing, it is
said to be __________ __________. - CORRECT ANSWER-In Irons
When the wind is blowing on the port side, the boat is said to be sailing
on a __________ ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Port Tack
When the wind is blowing on the starboard side, the boat is said to be on
a __________ ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Starboard Tack
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