Position of sails - 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 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...

ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing Hull - answerWatertight floating body of the boat that gives it form and houses or supports every other part of the boat Deck - answerEncloses the top of the hull and is generally horizontal Transom - answerTransverse, vertical section that makes up the stern of the boat, as high as the hull or as low as the waterline Keel - answerHeavy, fixed appendage on the bottom of the hull that not only provides the sideways resistance, but also the vertical stability...

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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 generated by the wind acting on the sails Center of Lateral Resistance - ANSWER The focal point of the forces resisting slipping sideways through the water Channel - ANSWER The area of water between the nuns and cans Chart - ANSWER a "road map" that sailors use on the water Cirrus...

Luffing describes a. a sail not rimmed as efficiently as possible that is loose at the leading edge b. a sail working as efficient as possible c. a sail; not trimmed as efficiently as possible because the sail is trimmed too close. d. a sail that has not been raised - ANSWERSa. Which of the following describes going form a broad reach to a close reach on the same tack? a. tacking b. jibing c. heading up d. bearing away - ANSWERSc. For a boat to go upwind it's sails are made to ...

EMILLECT 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR ©2024 EMILLECT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024. Page 3/11 What are the green square and red triangles fixed to poles called? - Answer-Daymarks are signs attached to posts or pilings in the water. They are usually red triangles (equivalent to nuns) or green squares (equivalent to cans). What does a luffing sail indicate? - Answer-Uneven air flow over the sail, with too little pressure on the windward side. What are boaters required by law ...

OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 16TH EDITION BY F. ROBERT JACOBS 1 | P a g e SOLUTION MANUAL FOR OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 16TH EDITION BY F. ROBERT JACOBS Chapter 1-22 CHAPTER 1 OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Discussion Questions 1. Using Exhibit 1.3 as a model, describe the source-make-deliver-return relationships in the following systems: a. An airline Source: Aircraft manufacturer, in-flight food, repair parts, computer systems Make: Aircraft and flig...

When is the Navy's birthday? - correct answer October 13th, 1775 When is the birthday of the Navy Chief? - correct answer April 1st, 1893 Who was the first Chief and what was their rate? - correct answer A Cooks Mate named Jacob Wasbie, was promoted to "Chief Cook" on June 1st, 1776. However, if referring to the official Chief title, there is no "first Chief" since 9 first class rates were all automatically promoted to chiefs at the same time. Which ATG civilians are former Chi...

NH Commercial Boating License Test questions and answers Aft - CORRECT ANSWER -At or near the stern. Beam - CORRECT ANSWER -The width of a boat at its widest part. Bilge - CORRECT ANSWER -The lowest point of a boat's hull. Boat - CORRECT ANSWER -A vessel propelled by oars, paddles, sails or power. Bow - CORRECT ANSWER -The forward part of a boat. Commercial boat - CORRECT ANSWER -Any boat used as a common carrier of passengers or property; operating on a regular schedule; any vessel p...

ASA 103 FINAL EXAM- 2024/2025 WITH Q&A Ways to reduce heeling - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Decrease the angle of attack. Steer closer to the wind (feather); ease the mainsheet or drop the traveler to leeward; ease the jib sheet. 2. Use twist. On windward or close-reaching courses, add twist. Ease the mainsheet or vans, move the jib sheet lead aft. On a broad reach or run, remove twist: tighten the boom vans. 3. Flatten the sails: tighten the halyards on both mainsail and jib; tighten the outhaul on...