Handling a boat under sail
Multiple-choice exercise
Choose the correct answer for each question.
The ability of a modern sailboat to sail nearly against the oncoming wind is because the sails:
- allow the boat to undergo "forereaching"
- are made of newer synthetic fibers
- create an "equal and opposite" reaction from their aerodynamic shape which produces greater leeway
- create a "suction lift" from their aerodynamic shape
Which one of the following would NOT be a form of REEFING as used in describing sailboats?
- tightening in (trimming) the sails
- loosening out (easing) the sails
- lowering a sail
- fluttering (luffing) a sail
What is the sailboat's point of sail when the boat is going ALMOST the same direction as the wind?
- leeway
- close reaching
- broad reaching
- running
When a sailboat is "picking up" a mooring under sail, it is important that she:
- is careful to go downwind to the mooring
- be headed into the wind
- keeps the sails up until the mooring buoy is reached
- anchors securely near it
In which direction is a sailboat usually pointed when the first sail is hoisted?
- upwind
- with the wind
- across the wind
- downwind
When a sailboat is on a STARBOARD tack:
- the wind is coming from the west
- the boom is on the port side
- she does not have the right of way
- the wind is coming from the port side of the vessel
All of these occur in the event of an UN-intentional jibe, except one. Which one does NOT occur?
- break rigging
- going "into irons"
- sudden heeling over
- loss of steering
Why do power boats use a smaller rudder than do sailboats?
- power boats need to turn less sharply than do sailboats
- when underway, there is a discharge current from the propellor allowing a greater force, requiring a smaller rudder
- smaller rudders increase speed for power boats
- there is a greater chance for power boats to go aground, so they avoid larger rudders
What is a sailboat's point fo sail when the boat is going almost against the wind?
- close reach
- "in irons"
- running
- beating
What is a sailboats point of sail when the boat is going directly with the wind's direction?
- "in irons"
- running
- "hove-to"
- broad reach
What is the name for the sail which is attached to the mast of a sloop?
- mast sail
- jib or head sail
- main sail
- mizzen sail
In sailing a "jibe" refers to...
- a sail attached to the bow of a sailboat
- a change of direction when going with the wind
- a change of direction when going against the wind
- a "tack" when going upwind