Sailing right - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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

What is the name of the line used to hoist a sail up the mass? - ANS halyard In general, what is the proper location for a Helmsman to sit on a small dinghy? - ANS windward side What does Heaving-to require? - ANS a backed jib What is the term for changing direction toward the wind? - ANS heading up Which of the following is stated in the navigation rules regarding collisions? - ANS all vessels must take measures to avoid collisions In a man overboard rescue situation in...

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? - 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 parts, pieces and safety devices in a small pouch 1 knot= 10 knots= - Answer- 1.1 mph 11 mph wind velocity - Answer- speed of the wind lull - Answer- decrease velocity of wind puff - An...

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.

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 abates. Footing - Answer- Act of easing sails slightly & heading down to the lower side of the groove. Reefing - Answer- Reducing sail area by by lowering a sail part way. Heaving-To - Answer- A...

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