Sailing study guid - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Abeam - ANS The location of anything beyond either side of the boat at right angles to the centerline. Accidental Jibe - ANS An unexpected jibe when sailing downwind and the wind catches the back side of the mainsail, possible causing the helmsman to lose control of the boat. Aft - ANS The direction toward the stern Ahead - ANS The location of anything forward of the bow. Astern - ANS The location of anything aft of the stern Battens - ANS Stiffening pieces placed hori...

Windward - The side of the boat closer to the wind Port - The left side of the boat when facing the bow Starboard - The right side of the boat when facing the bow Leeward - The side of the boat closer to the wind Astern - The direction behind the boat Abeam - The direction at a right angle to the boat's centerline Heel - Action of boat leaning caused by the wind Beam - Measurement of the greatest width of the boat Starboard Tack - Wind comes over the starboard side of the boat Aft - At...

Windward - ANSWERSThe side of the boat closer to the wind Port - ANSWERSThe left side of the boat when facing the bow Starboard - ANSWERSThe right side of the boat when facing the bow Leeward - ANSWERSThe side of the boat closer to the wind Astern - ANSWERSThe direction behind the boat Abeam - ANSWERSThe direction at a right angle to the boat's centerline Heel - ANSWERSAction of boat leaning caused by the wind Beam - ANSWERSMeasurement of the greatest width of the boat ...

he Navigation Rules, Rule 5 ( the "Lookout Rule") requires all vessels to maintain a proper lookout using _____ and ______ and any other available means (e.g. radar) - sight, hearing It is the responsibility of every vessel operator to avoid a ______. - collision the _______-_______vessel's obligation is to maintain ____ and speed. - stand-on, course The ______-______ vessel is required to maneuver out of the way of the stand-on vessel. - give-way A vessel overtaking another vessel must ...