Basics

Question 1

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Backstay"?

• Most commonly a stainless steel wire, the forestay is a piece of standing rigging which helps keep the mast upright. It is attached at the bow of the boat, to the top of the mast
• Light strips of material attached to the sail to indicate whether the air stream on the sail surface is smooth or turbulent
• A line used to hold the boom up while the sail is lowered. Most commonly attached to the aft of the boom to the top of the mast. It is loosened or removed once the sail is raised
• Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow

Question 2

The following image identifies which point of sail?

• Head to Wind
• Close Reach
• Beam Reach
• Broad Reach

Question 3

The following image identifies which part of a sail?

• Roach
• Tack
• Head
• Foot

Question 4

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Topping Lift"?

• A line used to hold the boom up while the sail is lowered. Most commonly attached to the aft of the boom to the top of the mast. It is loosened or removed once the sail is raised
• Used to steer the boat through the water
• The right side of the boat
• Behind the boat

Question 5

A port tack is when the sails are over the starboard side of the vessel true or false?

• False
• True