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When sailing, always be aware of the wind's ___ and ___ - ANSWERSspeed, direction The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called ______. - ANSWERSlift The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the _____ ____ _____. - ANSWERSno sail zone Sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing a ____ course. - ANSWERSzigzag The point of sail at the edge of the no-sail zone is called ___ ___ - ANSWERSclose-hauled A boat s...

In general, what is the proper location for a Helmsman to sit on a small dinghy? - ANSWERSwindward side What does Heaving-to require? - ANSWERSa backed jib What is the term for changing direction toward the wind? - ANSWERSheading up Which of the following is stated in the navigation rules regarding collisions? - ANSWERSall vessels must take measures to avoid collisions When do sails work at their maximum efficiency when sailing up wind? - ANSWERSon the verge of a luff In light air...

What is a spinnaker pole? - ANSWERSA spar used in sailboats to help control and support a variety of headsails, particularly spinnakers. Which side does a spinnaker pole go on? - ANSWERSIt is set on the side opposite of the main boom What side of the vessel should you pick up a MOB? - ANSWERSThe MOB should be on your vessels windward side/ to the leeward side of the MOB How can you reduce heel while sailing? - ANSWERSBy shifting weight to windward, easing the sheets, reefing, but not ch...

Plane Sailing - ANSWERSRegards the Earth as a plane surface. Uses a triangle to solve for: - True Course - Distance - Difference of Latitude - Departure Plane Sailing Limitations - ANSWERSDoesn't solve for Longitude of Arrival or DLo. Short distances only (a few hundred NM). Solves for Rhumb Line only. Great Circle vs Rhumb Line - ANSWERSGreat Circle - the shortest distance between two points along the surface of the earth. Rhumb Line - a line on the surface of the earth making th...

what are symptoms of hypothermia - ANSWERSsluggishness, confusion, shivering, yawning heat emergencies - ANSWERSheat exhaustion and heat stroke treatment is to cool the person down ditty bag - ANSWERSa 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= - ANSWERS1.1 mph 11 mph wind velocity - ANSWERSspeed of the wind lull - ANSWERSdecrease velocity of wind puff - ANSWERSi...

US Sailing training philosophy - ANSWERSShould strive to instill the following: A sense of good seamanship, proper attitude for self and others, a love for sailing, a commitment for learning, and a stewardship of the environment. Four cornerstones of the training philosophy are the following: Students first and instructors second, a building block approach, balance student needs with outcomes, and safety, fun, and learning. Three major directives for a sailing instructor - ANSWERSSafety, fun,...

When a sail is reefed, the sail area is __________. - ANSWERSReduced Which line would NOT be used in handling a mainsail? - ANSWERSUphaul The parts of the sail shown are correctly labeled EXCEPT the __________. - ANSWERSLuff A sailing vessel with the wind coming over the port side is said to be on a __________. - ANSWERSPort tack What fitting on the mast works in conjunction with the shrouds to control side bend of the mast? - ANSWERSSpreader The hinge fitting used to attach the b...

Describe how to rig a mainsail in 7+ steps. - ANSWERS1. 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 se...

You depart LAT 25° 54' N, LONG 9° 38' E and steam 592 miles on course 270°. What is the longitude of arrival? Answer A: 0° 40' E Answer B: 1° 20' E Answer C: 1° 20' W Answer D: 0° 40' - ANSWERSC You depart LAT 38° 12' S, LONG 12° 06' W and steam 1543 miles on course 270°. What is the Longitude of arrival? Answer A: 45° 42' W Answer B: 44° 49' W Answer C: 45° 12' W Answer D: 45° 37' W - ANSWERSB You depart LAT 51° 48.0' S, LONG 1...

Starboard-tack - ANSWERSWho has right of way: Port-tack or Starboard-tack? Port-tack - ANSWERSWho gives way: Port-tack or Starboard-tack? Leeward boat - ANSWERSWho has right of way when on the same tack: Windward boat or Leeward boat? Windward boat - ANSWERSWho gives way when on the same tack: Windward boat or Leeward boat? Overtaken boat - ANSWERSWho has right of way: Overtaking boat or Overtaken boat? Overtaking boat - ANSWERSWho gives way: Overtaking boat or Overtaken boat? ...