Question 1
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "The right side of the boat"?
Your Answer:
Starboard
Question 2
Which of the following sailing terms means "Bottom aft corner of a sail"?
Your Answer:
Rudder
Correct Answer:
Clew
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 "Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow"?
Your Answer:
Backstay
Question 5
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "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"?
Your Answer:
Topping Lift