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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 - ANSW...
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Add to cartAbeam - 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 - ANSW...
Beam Reach - ANSWER The point of sailing across the wind about 90 from the wind, with the sails approximately halfway out. Upwind Sailing - ANSWER Sailing in the direction of the wind, which includes close reaching and close-hauled sailing.
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Add to cartBeam Reach - ANSWER The point of sailing across the wind about 90 from the wind, with the sails approximately halfway out. Upwind Sailing - ANSWER Sailing in the direction of the wind, which includes close reaching and close-hauled sailing.
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...
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Add to cartWhat 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...
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 indic...
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Add to cartWhat 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 indic...
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
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Add to cartApparent 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
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
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Add to cartIn 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
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 pa...
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Add to cartwhat 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 pa...
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 pa...
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Add to cartwhat 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 pa...
Center of Lateral Resistance (CLR) - ANSWER the focal point of all the forces resisting slipping sideways through the water (keel and rudder) Center of Effort - ANSWER theoretical focal point of the force generated by the wind acting on the sail(s) - main and jib Drag - ANSWER slowing force re...
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Add to cartCenter of Lateral Resistance (CLR) - ANSWER the focal point of all the forces resisting slipping sideways through the water (keel and rudder) Center of Effort - ANSWER theoretical focal point of the force generated by the wind acting on the sail(s) - main and jib Drag - ANSWER slowing force re...
spars - ANSWER spread the sail head - ANSWER top corner of the sail luff - ANSWER the front edge of the sail tack - ANSWER the corner between the luff and the foot
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Add to cartspars - ANSWER spread the sail head - ANSWER top corner of the sail luff - ANSWER the front edge of the sail tack - ANSWER the corner between the luff and the foot
Lift - ANSWER -When the wind direction shifts from fhe bow towards the stern -allows you to figuratively sail higher upwind Header - ANSWER -when the wind shifts towards the bow -causes you to figuratively sail less upwind, should tack Veering/clocking wind - ANSWER Wind that consistently sh...
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Add to cartLift - ANSWER -When the wind direction shifts from fhe bow towards the stern -allows you to figuratively sail higher upwind Header - ANSWER -when the wind shifts towards the bow -causes you to figuratively sail less upwind, should tack Veering/clocking wind - ANSWER Wind that consistently sh...
Which part of the sail do battens support? - ANSWER leech what is the horizontal flow of air called? - ANSWER current What is indicated when telltales stream straight back on a sail? - ANSWER smooth air flow moved towards the sail - ANSWER What is done with the tiller to start a tack?
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Add to cartWhich part of the sail do battens support? - ANSWER leech what is the horizontal flow of air called? - ANSWER current What is indicated when telltales stream straight back on a sail? - ANSWER smooth air flow moved towards the sail - ANSWER What is done with the tiller to start a tack?
Each lesson plan has a topic or focus skill, which of the following are topics you would build a lesson plan for? (Sailing, knots and games; Tacking, Upwind Sailing, and Wind Awareness; Green fleet sailing and knots; Chalk Talk, Land drill, Water Activity) - ANSWER Tacking, Upwind Sailing, and Wind ...
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Add to cartEach lesson plan has a topic or focus skill, which of the following are topics you would build a lesson plan for? (Sailing, knots and games; Tacking, Upwind Sailing, and Wind Awareness; Green fleet sailing and knots; Chalk Talk, Land drill, Water Activity) - ANSWER Tacking, Upwind Sailing, and Wind ...
Which part of the sail do battens support? - ANSWER a. leech what is the horizontal flow of air called? - ANSWER d. current What is indicated when telltales stream straight back on a sail? - ANSWER b. smooth air flow
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Add to cartWhich part of the sail do battens support? - ANSWER a. leech what is the horizontal flow of air called? - ANSWER d. current What is indicated when telltales stream straight back on a sail? - ANSWER b. smooth air flow
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
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Add to cartApparent 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
hull speed - ANSWER maximum speed for displacement hulls, at which the hull is trapped between a large wave at its bow and another one at its stern semi-displacement - ANSWER speed in planing boats at which the hull goes through a transition stage and climbs the face of its bow wave. Boat is unst...
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Add to carthull speed - ANSWER maximum speed for displacement hulls, at which the hull is trapped between a large wave at its bow and another one at its stern semi-displacement - ANSWER speed in planing boats at which the hull goes through a transition stage and climbs the face of its bow wave. Boat is unst...
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 abate...
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Add to cartGroove - 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 abate...
wind velocity - ANSWER speed of wind How is wind measured? - ANSWER mph or nautical miles per hour knots lift - ANSWER the wind's direction shifts from the bow towards to the stern header - ANSWER wind shifts towards the bow
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Add to cartwind velocity - ANSWER speed of wind How is wind measured? - ANSWER mph or nautical miles per hour knots lift - ANSWER the wind's direction shifts from the bow towards to the stern header - ANSWER wind shifts towards the bow
DSC - ANSWER Digital Selective Calling Electrical system differences US vs foreign - ANSWER US - 12 volts DC/120 volts AC | Foreign 24 volts DC/ 220 volts AC what should you do before hooking up to shore power? - ANSWER make sure the circuit breakers on the boat and the dock are off Should ...
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Add to cartDSC - ANSWER Digital Selective Calling Electrical system differences US vs foreign - ANSWER US - 12 volts DC/120 volts AC | Foreign 24 volts DC/ 220 volts AC what should you do before hooking up to shore power? - ANSWER make sure the circuit breakers on the boat and the dock are off Should ...
Before going out on the water you should... - ANSWER check the weather, check the condition of your safety boat and safety equipment, determine the number of instructors/assistants, factor in time constrains(rigging, derigging), gather all equipment, gas in the boat what three components should a...
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Add to cartBefore going out on the water you should... - ANSWER check the weather, check the condition of your safety boat and safety equipment, determine the number of instructors/assistants, factor in time constrains(rigging, derigging), gather all equipment, gas in the boat what three components should a...
US Sailing training philosophy - ANSWER Should strive to instill the following: A sense of good seamanship, proper attitude for self and others, a love for sailing, a commitment for learning, and a stewardship of the environment. Four cornerstones of the training philosophy are the following: Studen...
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Add to cartUS Sailing training philosophy - ANSWER Should strive to instill the following: A sense of good seamanship, proper attitude for self and others, a love for sailing, a commitment for learning, and a stewardship of the environment. Four cornerstones of the training philosophy are the following: Studen...
What part of the sail has stiffeners called battens? - ANSWER Leech The ___ is the back edge of a sail - ANSWER Leech the ___ is the bottom side of a sail - ANSWER foot
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Add to cartWhat part of the sail has stiffeners called battens? - ANSWER Leech The ___ is the back edge of a sail - ANSWER Leech the ___ is the bottom side of a sail - ANSWER foot
Back - ANSWER to stop or to propel boat backward by holding the clew of a sail out to windward. apparent wind - ANSWER The wind aboard a moving boat aground - ANSWER a boat whose keel is touching the bottom balance - ANSWER the capability of the boat to sail straight without changing tiller...
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Add to cartBack - ANSWER to stop or to propel boat backward by holding the clew of a sail out to windward. apparent wind - ANSWER The wind aboard a moving boat aground - ANSWER a boat whose keel is touching the bottom balance - ANSWER the capability of the boat to sail straight without changing tiller...
The Race Committee determines that it has incorrectly scored a boat. They... - ANSWER ...are required to correct the score and make correct scores avaliable to competitors. You are in charge of the windward mark boat. The PRO says that the wind has shifted from 030 degrees to 015 degrees and inst...
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Add to cartThe Race Committee determines that it has incorrectly scored a boat. They... - ANSWER ...are required to correct the score and make correct scores avaliable to competitors. You are in charge of the windward mark boat. The PRO says that the wind has shifted from 030 degrees to 015 degrees and inst...
Lee Helm - ANSWER A boat's tendency to turn leeward caused by too little force in the mainsail and too much force in the jib. Weather Helm - ANSWER The boat turns windward caused by the force on the mainsail overpowering the jib. Center of Effort - ANSWER The location of the collective force ...
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Add to cartLee Helm - ANSWER A boat's tendency to turn leeward caused by too little force in the mainsail and too much force in the jib. Weather Helm - ANSWER The boat turns windward caused by the force on the mainsail overpowering the jib. Center of Effort - ANSWER The location of the collective force ...
Which characteristic was ranked in the top 5 for what students/athletes find most important in a teacher/coach? - ANSWER Fun How should mistakes be handled to create a welcoming environment for students? - ANSWER How should mistakes be handled to create a welcoming environment for students? At...
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Tack - ANSWER Turning with bow going through the wind Jibe - ANSWER to turn the boat so that its stern passes through the wind Bow - ANSWER front of a boat
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Add to cartTack - ANSWER Turning with bow going through the wind Jibe - ANSWER to turn the boat so that its stern passes through the wind Bow - ANSWER front of a boat
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
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Add to cartWhat 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
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