Basics

Question 1

The following image identifies which part of a sail?

• Roach
• Foot
• Clew
• Head

Question 2

The red circle in the following image identifies which part of a sailing boat?

• Luffing Up
• Bow
• Starboard
• Port

Question 3

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Bearing Away"?

• Inside the boat towards the stern
• Additional curved area on the leech of a sail
• The boat turns away from the wind
• A flag identifying the recreational organisation of a boat

Question 4

The red circle in the following image identifies which sailing term?

• Windward
• AStern
• Starboard
• Stern

Question 5

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Luffing Up"?

• Generates lift using the forward motion of the boat, counteracting the leeward force of the wind. It also provides ballast to the boat
• Aft edge of a sail
• The boat turns into the wind
• Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow