Question 1
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Burgee"?
Your Answer:
A flag identifying the recreational organisation of a boat
Question 2
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Forestay"?
Your Answer:
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
Question 3
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Aft"?
Your Answer:
The back of the boat
Correct Answer:
Inside the boat towards the stern
Question 4
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "A line that connects the boom to the lower of the mast to provide down force on the boom"?
Your Answer:
Kicking Strap
Question 5
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Clew"?
Your Answer:
Bottom aft corner of a sail