Question 1
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Topping Lift"?
Your Answer:
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
Question 2
Which of the following sailing terms means "Bottom aft corner of a sail"?
Your Answer:
Clew
Question 3
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Luffing Up"?
Your Answer:
Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow
Correct Answer:
The boat turns into the wind
Question 4
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "A flag identifying the recreational organisation of a boat"?
Your Answer:
Forestay
Correct Answer:
Burgee
Question 5
Which of the following sailing terms means "Light strips of material attached to the sail to indicate whether the air stream on the sail surface is smooth or turbulent"?
Your Answer:
Telltale