Mainsail - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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

ASA 101-Practice test | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS When sailing, always be aware of the wind's ______ and _______ speed, direction The desirable force generate______. lift The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the_______. no-sail zone Sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing a _______ course. zig zag The point of sail at the edge of a no-sail zone is called_________. close-hauled A boat sailing across the wind is said to be __________...

Current - Answer- horizontal movement of water Ditty Bag Contents - Answer- -tools -a knife -spare parts -a whistle -extra line (other useful boat parts, pieces, and devices may be included) What is the fundamental rule for capsizing situations? - Answer- Make sure everyone is okay and stay with the boat Windward tell-tales flopping? - Answer- Trim sails or head down Leeward tell-tales flopping? - Answer- Ease sails or head up Over taking boats/Right of way - Answer- Leew...

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...

Center of Lateral Resistance (CLR) - ANS the focal point of all the forces resisting slipping sideways through the water (keel and rudder) Center of Effort - ANS theoretical focal point of the force generated by the wind acting on the sail(s) - main and jib Drag - ANS slowing force resulting from the friction of a boat moving through water when a boat is sailing upwind, it slips to - ANS leeward centerboard's primary responsibility - ANS resistance to side-slipping ru...

Starboard Tack - ️️When the wind hits the right side of the boat and the boom is on the left, often has right of way Apparent Wind - ️️The combination of true wind and boat speed wind Boom - ️️The spar at the bottom of the mainsail Hull - ️️The body of the boat Keel - ️️The weighted fin at the bottom of the boat Bow - ️️The front of the boat Stern - ️️The back of the boat Cockpit - ️️The space where the helmsman sits Rudder - ️️The fin used for steeri...

The combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boats motion (that we feel on the boat) is called __________ wind. - ️️Apparent Wind When sailing, always be aware of the wind's __________ and __________. - ️️Speed and Direction The desirable force generated by the wind moving across the sail is called __________. - ️️Lift The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called __________ __________ __________ - ️️No Sail Zone Sailboats...

Lee Helm - ANSWER A boat's tendency to turn leeward caused by too little force in the mainsail and too much force in the jib. Weather Helm - ANSWER The boat turns windward caused by the force on the mainsail overpowering the jib. Center of Effort - ANSWER The location of the collective force both exerted by the mainsail and

NEW HAMPSHIRE BOAT TEST WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% Bow - correct answer Front of vessel Stern - correct answer Rear of vessel Starboard - correct answer Right side of vessel Port - correct answer Left side of vessel Hull - correct answer Body of vessel Gunwale - correct answer Upper edge of vessels side (pronounced "gunnel") Cleat - correct answer Metal fitting where rope can be fastened Propellor - correct answer Rotates and powers the boat backwards or forwards Bea...

The fastest way to change a sails power is to change its _____ to the _______ - Answer-angle, wind The shape of the mainsail may be changes by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. Match the sail control with the edge of sail it affects: Outhaul Halyard or downhaul or Cunnigham Boom Vang Luff Leech Foot - Answer-Outhaul - foot Halyard - luff Boom vang - leech The outhaul changes the depth of the _____ of the mainsail - Answer-draft Tightening the downhaul or the cunnig...