Learn 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- Is the standing rigging that runs from the top of the mast to the transom;helps pull the top of the mast aft. Bridle - Answer- A fixed piece of the line that, when shortened or lengthened,affects the boom position relative to the boat's centerline. Center of Effort - Answer- theoretical focal point of the forc...

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...

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 Which of the following is stated in the navigation rules regarding collisions? - Answer- all vessels must take measures to avoid collisions In a man overboard rescue si...

US Sailing Learn Sailing Right Beginning Sailing QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2024/2025) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

Groove - 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 - The act of scalloping slightly towards the No-Go Zone for each puff & returning to the groove as the puff abates. Footing - Act of easing sails slightly & heading down to the lower side of the groove. Reefing - Reducing sail area by by lowering a sail part way. Heaving-To - A method for stopping the boat. Vang Sheeting ...

Describe how to rig a mainsail in 7+ steps. - Answer- 1. Before you put on your mainsail, make sure your stays are fasten and tight to prevent any movement of the mast while on water. 2. Once you have finished rigging and tightening the jib, Feed the foot into the groove in the boom, clew corner first. 3. Unroll the sail and check for battens. 4. Attach the tack, then the clew, and finish with the head. 5. Loosen the mainsheet and boomvang. 6. Raise the sail up the mast 6-12 inches and s...

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- is the standing rigging that runs from the top of the mast to the transom; helps pill the top of the mast aft bridle - Answer- a fixed piece of line that, when shortened or lengthened, affects the boom position relative to the boat's centerline. center of effort - Answer- theoretical focal point of the force g...

learn sailing right QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2024/2025) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

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 Which of the following is stated in the navigation rules regarding collisions? - Answer- all vessels must take measures to avoid collisions When do sails work at their maximum efficiency when sailing up wind? - Answer- on the verge of a luff In ligh...

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 Bridle - Answer- A fixed piece of line that, when shortened or lengthened, affects the boom position relative to the boat's centerline Center of Effort - Answer- the theoretical focal point of the force ge...