sailing right Exam Bundle

what are symptoms of hypothermia - Answer- sluggishness, confusion, shivering, yawning heat emergencies - Answer- heat exhaustion and heat stroke treatment is to cool the person down ditty bag - Answer- a small bag that carries tools, knifes, spare parts, whistle, extra line, and other useful...

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 rule...

What sailing maneuver reduces the transition time of the sail switching sides during a tack? - Answer- Roll tack Why do sailors keep an eye out for puffs and lulls when sailing upwind? - Answer- To anticipate changes in wind strength and direction. Five or more short blasts of a boats horn ind...

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 aba...

apparent wind - Answer- The altered wind direction and velocity, which is different from the true wind direction, because of the motion of the weather station. backstay - Answer- is the standing rigging that runs from the top of the mast to the transom; helps pill the top of the mast aft bridl...

Apparent Wind - Answer- The altered wind direction and velocity, which is different from the true wind direction, because of the motion of the weather station Backstay - Answer- The standing rigging that runs from the top of the mast to the transom; helps pull the top of the mast aft Bridle - ...

Abeam - Answer- The location of anything beyond either side of the boat at right angles to the centerline. Accidental Jibe - Answer- An unexpected jibe when sailing downwind and the wind catches the back side of the mainsasil, possible causing the helmsman to lose control of the boat. Aft - An...

Describe how to rig a mainsail in 7+ steps. - Answer- 1. Before you put on your mainsail, make sure your stays are fasten and tight to prevent any movement of the mast while on water. 2. Once you have finished rigging and tightening the jib, Feed the foot into the groove in the boom, clew corner f...

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 aba...

Abeam - Answer- Off the side of (at right angle to) the boat. Aboard - Answer- On the boat. Aft - Answer- At or toward the stern or behind the boat. Batten - Answer- A thin wooden or plastic strip inserted into pocket on the back part (leach) of a sail beam - Answer- the widest part of a...

Three ways of telling wind direction - Answer- Feel, flags, boats on moorings, ripples, telltales How do you make boat start moving ahead? - Answer- Pull in the sail to verge of luff How do you know sail is set for maximum efficiency? - Answer- Sail is at verge of a luff What is heading up?...

Apparent Wind - Answer- The altered wind direction and velocity, which is different from the true wind direction, because of the motion of the weather station. Backstay - Answer- Is the standing rigging that runs from the top of the mast to the transom;helps pull the top of the mast aft. Bridl...

The flat surface area on top of the boat. - Answer- Deck The front of the boat. - Answer- Bow The roof and sides of the cabin house. - Answer- Cabin Trunk The left side of the boat facing forward. - Answer- Port The low space in the deck where the crew sits and the tiller is located. - A...

rule 1 - Answer- safety 1.1 help those in danger 1.2 life jacket for every person on a boat rule 2 - Answer- fair sailing rule 3 - Answer- acceptance of the rules 3.1 by participating in a race, I accept the rules, so do parents/guardians of a minor 3.2 support persons accept the rules 3....