Question 1
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Jib"?
Your Answer:
Sail located behind the main mast of the vessel
Correct Answer:
In front of the boat
Question 2
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Most commonly a stainless steel wire, it 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"?
Your Answer:
Forestay
Question 3
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Boom"?
Your Answer:
A horizontal spar attached to the aft of the mast just below the sail. The boom is attached to the sail and keeps the sail flatter when at an angle from the centerline of the boat
Question 4
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "The front of the boat"?
Your Answer:
Bow
Question 5
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Clew"?
Your Answer:
Bottom aft corner of a sail