(1st) Learn Sailing Right test (most likely the test)||
50 QUESTIONS|| CORRECT SOLUTIONS
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? - ANSWER heading up
Which of the following is stated in the navigation rules regarding collisions? - ANSWER all vessels must
take measures to avoid collisions
In a man overboard rescue situation involving beginning sailors,what is the best way to return to the
victim? - ANSWER tack and sail back on reech
What is the name of the top corner of a triangular sail? - ANSWER head
When do sails work at their maximum efficiency when sailing up wind? - ANSWER on the verge of a luff
In light air, which of the following is true regarding the scoop capsize recovery method? - ANSWER It
doesn't matter which direction the sails are facing relative to the wind
Which is the best action to take with a sailor suffering from heat exhaustion? - ANSWER Move the
person to a cool, dry area and allow them to cool down
Why is it important to layer sailing gear? - ANSWER it helps ensure you have the proper gear for the
conditions
, In addition to being the best way to stay hydrated, drinking plenty of water helps to do which of the
following? - ANSWER fend off heart emergencies
What is it called when a boat sailing upwind in strong wind has a tendency to turn to windward? -
ANSWER weather helm
What is it called when the center of effort and center of lateral resistance are in alignment? - ANSWER
balanced
Why is it faster to heal a boat to windward when sailing downwind? - ANSWER There is less wetted
surface friction
What is a good visual reference to teach a beginner sailor for adjusting the boom vang for downwind
sailing? - ANSWER adjust so the top batten is parallel to the boom
What should the skipper (and the crew) do in planing conditions when sailing on a broad reach? -
ANSWER Slide aft to get the bow out of the water
Why do sailors keep an eye out for puffs and lulls when sailing upwind? - ANSWER To anticipate changes
in wind strength and direction
What is footing? - ANSWER Steering a lower course in a lull
What sailing maneuver reduces the transition time of the sail switching sides during a tack? - ANSWER
roll tack
What should a sailor do when jibing a dinghy in medium to heavy wind? - ANSWER Grab the multiple
parts of the main sheet to pull the mainsail across the boat
When jibing, what should the boat's crew do with their weight? - ANSWER Heal the boat to Leeward to
head the boat up slightly for speed
50 QUESTIONS|| CORRECT SOLUTIONS
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? - ANSWER heading up
Which of the following is stated in the navigation rules regarding collisions? - ANSWER all vessels must
take measures to avoid collisions
In a man overboard rescue situation involving beginning sailors,what is the best way to return to the
victim? - ANSWER tack and sail back on reech
What is the name of the top corner of a triangular sail? - ANSWER head
When do sails work at their maximum efficiency when sailing up wind? - ANSWER on the verge of a luff
In light air, which of the following is true regarding the scoop capsize recovery method? - ANSWER It
doesn't matter which direction the sails are facing relative to the wind
Which is the best action to take with a sailor suffering from heat exhaustion? - ANSWER Move the
person to a cool, dry area and allow them to cool down
Why is it important to layer sailing gear? - ANSWER it helps ensure you have the proper gear for the
conditions
, In addition to being the best way to stay hydrated, drinking plenty of water helps to do which of the
following? - ANSWER fend off heart emergencies
What is it called when a boat sailing upwind in strong wind has a tendency to turn to windward? -
ANSWER weather helm
What is it called when the center of effort and center of lateral resistance are in alignment? - ANSWER
balanced
Why is it faster to heal a boat to windward when sailing downwind? - ANSWER There is less wetted
surface friction
What is a good visual reference to teach a beginner sailor for adjusting the boom vang for downwind
sailing? - ANSWER adjust so the top batten is parallel to the boom
What should the skipper (and the crew) do in planing conditions when sailing on a broad reach? -
ANSWER Slide aft to get the bow out of the water
Why do sailors keep an eye out for puffs and lulls when sailing upwind? - ANSWER To anticipate changes
in wind strength and direction
What is footing? - ANSWER Steering a lower course in a lull
What sailing maneuver reduces the transition time of the sail switching sides during a tack? - ANSWER
roll tack
What should a sailor do when jibing a dinghy in medium to heavy wind? - ANSWER Grab the multiple
parts of the main sheet to pull the mainsail across the boat
When jibing, what should the boat's crew do with their weight? - ANSWER Heal the boat to Leeward to
head the boat up slightly for speed
