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 indi...
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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 indicate which of the following? -
ANSWER Danger or doubt about another vessels intention
How should you adjust your sail shape when sailing upwind in waves and
moderate breeze? - ANSWER flatten it
Which line controls the mainsail luff tension? - ANSWER Controlled by the halyard,
Cunningham, and boom down-haul if the boat is equipped with one.
What is a benefit of having a waterproof bag for clothing, wallet, and cellphone? -
ANSWER Is part of the small boat gear checklist.
In a turtled boat, what is accomplished by standing on the gunnel? - ANSWER
Gentle bouncing can 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 conditions, including strong wind, heavy rain and
lightning? - ANSWER Cumulonimbus clouds.
What purpose do lateral markers serve? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER A way to reduce the area of the sail
by lowering the sail partially and securing the lower portion to the boom.
Which part of the sail do battens support? - ANSWER leech
Which is true when sailing on a broad reach or run? - ANSWER Sails may lose their
ability to luff, so should be eased all the way out.
Two sailing boats have wind on the same side of the vessels. Which is the "give
way" boat? - ANSWER Starboard side boat.
In a capsize situation, what is a fundamental rule for sailors? - ANSWER Stay with
the capsized boat
Which of the following pair of terms mean the same thing? - ANSWER
WRONGFalling off" and "Bearing away". WRONG Ease out the sails or bear away.
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