us sailing level 1 Exam 2024(100% Acurate!)Which part of the sail do battens support? - ANSWERleech
what is the horizontal flow of air called? - ANSWERcurrent
What is indicated when telltales stream straight back on a sail? - ANSWERsmooth air flow
moved towards the sail - ANSWERWhat is done with...
Which part of the sail do battens support? - ANSWERleech
what is the horizontal flow of air called? - ANSWERcurrent
What is indicated when telltales stream straight back on a sail? - ANSWERsmooth air flow
moved towards the sail - ANSWERWhat is done with the tiller to start a tack?
What is a boat doing when it is in irons? - ANSWERpointing into the wind
When on a run, you should be concerned with which of the following? - ANSWERan accidental jibe
In a capsize situation, what is the Golden Rule? - ANSWERstay with the capsized boat
When two boats are on the same tack and one boat is overtaking another, which boat must give
way? - ANSWERover taking baot
What is a good know for putting a non-slip loop in a line? - ANSWERfigure 8
Which of the following is the best action to take with sailers suffering from hypothermia? -
ANSWERmove the person to a warm, dry area and allow them to warm up.
Which of the following should be kept in your ditty bag? - ANSWERtools knife, spare parts, and extra
line
what is it called when the wind's direction is changed from the stern to the bow? - ANSWERheader
Which of the following is approximately the equivalent to 1.0 knots? - ANSWER1.1 miles per hour
What is the correct term for a wind reading taken from a boat sailing forward? - ANSWERapparent
wind
Which clouds are large, white, and fluffy, and are often an indicator of good weather? -
ANSWERcumulus clouds
tide - ANSWERvertical movement of water
What is the term for incoming tide? - ANSWERflood
outhaul - ANSWERWhich of the following control the draft of a sail?
When crew weight can no longer keep the boat flat - ANSWERwhen should the sails be flattened
make the sails flatter - ANSWERWhen sailing upwind in waves, how should you adjust your sail
shape?
What term describes the depth and location of the curvature of the sail? - ANSWERdraft
boom vang - ANSWERAs the mainsail gets closer to the boat's centerline, and more mainsheet
tension is pulled on, the effect is similar to what other sail control?
, decrease power in the sail - ANSWERIncreasing the Cunningham/downhaul tension will have what
effect?
ease the traveler car to leeward - ANSWERHow can you use a traveler to depower?
What is one way to increase power in a sail? - ANSWERloosen the outhaul
What can you do to reduce friction in the water when sailing downward? - ANSWERraise your
centerboard/daggerboard
What is the theoretical focal point of force from the wind on the sails? - ANSWERcenter of effort
How is lift generated by a sail when sailing upward? - ANSWERhigh 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 - ANSWERlee helm
What is the reason most dinghies sail best when they are hiked flat? - ANSWERfins are most vertical
Why do catamarans sail better upwind when they fly one hull? - ANSWERthere is less wetted surface
friction
What is the best method for holding the tiller extension? - ANSWERlike a microphone
What is it called when a boat is sailing in between the high and low side of the close hauled? -
ANSWERthe groove
What is feathering? - ANSWERsteering a higher course in a puff.
get the boat moving as fast as possible - ANSWERWhat is important to do for an effective and
efficient jibe?
Which of the following best describes the benefits of a roll jibe? - ANSWERreduces the transition
time of the sail switching sides.
boom vang is too loose. - ANSWERWhich of the following factors can cause a capsize-to-windward
when sailing on a run?
Which of the following is the correct term for a dock line that runs from the bow cleat to a cleat dock
that is closer to the stern? - ANSWERforward spring line.
What is the correct length of a line to use for a tow? - ANSWERthree times the length of the boat.
What should you do immediately after capsizing? - ANSWERmake sure everyone is OK
Where is the most likely spot where an air pocket can be found in a turtled boat? - ANSWERin the
cockpit
What is the correct term for a boat that turns completely upside down during a capsize? - ANSWERa
turtle
In a turtled boat, what is accomplished by standing on the gunnel? - ANSWERit improves visibility so
rescue boats can see you more easily.
what is the sailing position that allows a boat to slowly drift to leeward using a back-winded jib? -
ANSWERhove-to
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