Points of Sail

Question 1

Which of the following describes a beam reach point of sail?

• Any angle to the wind between close hauled and a beam reach
• A precise point of sail and is exactly perpendicular to the direction of the wind
• When a boat is sailing directly downwind.
• Sailing as close to the No Sail Zone as possible without entering it

Question 2

A sailing boat cannot while on a Head to Wind point of sail?

• False
• True

Question 3

Beam Reach is a precise point of sail?

• False
• True

Question 4

A point of sail is the direction a sailing boat is travelling in, relative to the direction of wind?

• False
• True

Question 5

A point of sail is the direction a sailing boat is travelling in, relative to the direction of the tide?

• False
• True