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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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?
What is a boat doing when it is in irons? - ANSWER pointing into the wind
When on a run, you should be concerned with which of the following? - ANSWER an accidental jibe
In a capsize situation, what is the Golden Rule? - ANSWER stay with the capsized boat
When two boats are on the same tack and one boat is overtaking another, which boat must give way? -
ANSWER over taking baot
What is a good know for putting a non-slip loop in a line? - ANSWER figure 8
Which of the following is the best action to take with sailers suffering from hypothermia? - ANSWER
move the person to a warm, dry area and allow them to warm up.
Which of the following should be kept in your ditty bag? - ANSWER tools knife, spare parts, and extra line
, what is it called when the wind's direction is changed from the stern to the bow? - ANSWER header
Which of the following is approximately the equivalent to 1.0 knots? - ANSWER 1.1 miles per hour
What is the correct term for a wind reading taken from a boat sailing forward? - ANSWER apparent wind
How is lift generated by a sail when sailing upward? - ANSWER high pressure on the inside and low
pressure on the outside of the sail.
What is it called when a boat has a tendency to turn to leeward? caused by too little force in the main
sail combined with too much weight on the windward side - ANSWER lee helm
What is the reason most dinghies sail best when they are hiked flat? - ANSWER fins are most vertical
Why do catamarans sail better upwind when they fly one hull? - ANSWER there is less wetted surface
friction
What is the best method for holding the tiller extension? - ANSWER like a microphone
What is it called when a boat is sailing in between the high and low side of the close hauled? - ANSWER
the groove
What is feathering? - ANSWER steering a higher course in a puff.
get the boat moving as fast as possible - ANSWER What is important to do for an effective and efficient
jibe?
Which of the following best describes the benefits of a roll jibe? - ANSWER reduces the transition time of
the sail switching sides.
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