LEARN SAILING RIGHT EXAM STUDY GUIDE 100% PASS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS | A+ GRADE ASSURED // LATEST
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Sailing Right!
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Sailing Right!
What sailing maneuver reduces the transition time of the sail switching sides during a tack? - ANS Roll tack
Why do sailors keep an eye out for puffs and lulls when sailing upwind? - ANS To anticipate changes in wind strength and direction.
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, What sailing maneuver reduces the transition time of the sail switching sides during a tack? -
ANS Roll tack
Why do sailors keep an eye out for puffs and lulls when sailing upwind? - ANS To anticipate
changes in wind strength and direction.
Five or more short blasts of a boats horn indicate which of the following? - ANS Danger or
doubt about another vessels intention
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How should you adjust your sail shape when sailing upwind in waves and moderate breeze? -
ANS flatten it
Which line controls the mainsail luff tension? - ANS Controlled by the halyard, Cunningham,
and boom down-haul if the boat is equipped with one.
of the small boat gear checklist.
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What is a benefit of having a waterproof bag for clothing, wallet, and cellphone? - ANS Is part
In a turtled boat, what is accomplished by standing on the gunnel? - ANS Gentle bouncing can
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help break the suction
on a turtled boat, but if that bouncing is too pronounced you will break something.
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What is the scientific name of "thunderhead" clouds which are usually accompanied by severe
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conditions, including strong wind, heavy rain and lightning? - ANS Cumulonimbus clouds.
What purpose do lateral markers serve? - ANS Identify the sides of a channel.
Lateral markers are the red and green buoys or day marks that identify the side of the channel
What is reefing? - ANS A way to reduce the area of the sail
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by lowering the sail partially and securing the lower portion to the boom.
1 What should the boat's crew do with their weight when initiating a jibe? - ANS Heel the boat
to windward to begin carving the turn down.
What is the most important navigation rule? - ANS Every vessel should avoid collision.
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What should you do immediately after capsizing? - ANS Make sure everyone is OK.
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