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1
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when sailing always be aware of the winds _____ and ____

A

speed and direction

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2
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the desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail

A

lift

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3
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the direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called

A

no sail zone

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4
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sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing in a _____ course

A

zigzag

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5
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the point of sail at the edge of the no sail zone

A

close hauled

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6
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a boat sailing across the wind is said to be

A

reaching

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7
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sailing straight downwind is called

A

running

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8
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as the sailboat’s direction changes relative to the wind, so should the sails ____ to the wind be adjusted

A

angle or trim

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9
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the combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boats motion (what we feel on the boat) is called

A

apparent wind

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10
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the ____ is and underwater fin fixed on the bottom of the sailboat that provides stability and lateral resistance

A

keel

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11
Q

the sailboats direction through the water is controlled by the ___ which can be turned by means of either a ___ or a _____ ____

A

rudder
tiller
steering wheel

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12
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the mainsail should be raised when the sailboat is oriented _____ to ____

A

head

wind

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13
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when turning the boat toward the wind, the sails should be ___ in

A

trimmed

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14
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when turning the boat away from the wind, the sails should be ____ out

A

eased

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15
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fluttering sails are said to be ____

A

luffing

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16
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the best way to steer the boat on a straight course is to look toward the ___ and pick a ____ to steer toward

A

shore

landmark

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17
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when you turn the bow of the boat toward the wind you are____ _____

A

heading up

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18
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when you turn the bow of the boat away from the wind you are ____ ____

A

bearing away

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19
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the golden rule of sail trim is “when in ___, let it ____”

A

doubt

out

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20
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when the boat is stopped, pointing toward the wind, with the sails luffing, the boat is said to be ____ ___

A

in irons

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21
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when the wind is blowing on the port side, the boat is said to be sailing on a

A

port tack

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22
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when the wind is blowing on the starboard side, the boat is said to be sailing on a ___

A

starboard tack

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23
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turning the boat so the bow passes through the wind, bringing the wind to blow onto the opposite side of the boat is called ____

A

tacking

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24
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changing tacks by turning the boat so its stern passes through the wind is called

A

jibing

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25
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the helmsman’s commands for tacking the boat (also called “coming about”) are ____ _____
and ____ _____

A

ready about

helm’s a lee

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26
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the helmsman’s commands for jjibing the boat are

___ to and ___ -____

A

prepare to jibe

jibe-ho

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27
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to jibe safely it’s very important to ____ the ____ in toward the centerline as the boat bears away onto a run

A

trim

mainsail

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28
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sailing on a run with the mainsail and jib on opposite sides of the boat is called sailing __-on-___

A

wing on wing

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29
Q

if the wind is on the same side of the boat as the mainsail while sailing downwind, the boat is said to be ___ by the ___

A

sailing by the lee

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30
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the danger of sailing by the lee is the increased risk of an ____ ____

A

accidental jibe

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31
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the fastest way to change the sail’s power is to change its ___ to the ___

A

angle to the wind

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32
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the shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting the tension in the edges of the sail
match the sail control with edge of the sail it affects
1. Outhaul ____
2. Halyard or downhaul or Cunningham-
3. boom vang-

A
  1. foot
  2. luff
  3. leech
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33
Q

the outhaul changes the depth of the ____ of the mainsail

A

draft

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34
Q

tightening the downhaul or Cunningham moves the draft of the mainsail _____

A

forward

35
Q

tightening the _____ ____ holds the boom down on a downwind point of sail

A

boom vang

36
Q

to get full power and optimum use out of the mainsail, ____ it until it just starts to luff, then trim the mainsail in so it just stops ____

A

ease

luffing

37
Q

two ways to change the sails angle to the wind are:
A:____ or _____ the sail
B: ___ ____ or ____ ____

A

ease, trim

head up or bear away

38
Q

the tendency for the boat to head up toward the wind on its own is called ____ helm

A

weather helm

39
Q

the tendency for the boat to bear away from the wind on its own is called___ helm

A

lee helm

40
Q

while sailing close -hauled, 4 ways to decrease the heel of the boat are:

  1. ___ ____ slightly into the edge of the no-sail zone
  2. move the crew to the ___ side of the boat
  3. ___ the main ___
  4. move the ______ to leeward
A
  1. head up
  2. windward
  3. ease the main sheet
  4. traveler
41
Q

reducing the size of the sail so that less area is exposed to the wind is called ____

A

reefing

42
Q

match the knots to primary use

1. bowline

A

form a non-slipping loop, tie jib sheets to the clew of jib

43
Q

Figure 8 knot

A

keep the line from slipping through a fairlead or block

44
Q

square knot

A

tie to ends of a line together

45
Q

cleat hitch

A

secure a dock line to a horn cleat

46
Q

clove hitch

A

temporary tie up to a dock piling, attach fenders to stanchion

47
Q

round turn and 2 half hitches

A

more secure tie up to a dock piling

48
Q

when you want a break while sailing, you can make the boat lie ____-____

A

hove-to

49
Q

you heave-to by backing the ____, easing the ____, and putting the ___ to leeward

A

jib
mainsail
helm (tiller)

50
Q

dock line that secures the bow of the boat to the dock

A

bow line

51
Q

dock line that secures the stern of the boat to the dock

A

stern line

52
Q

dock line that keeps the boat from moving aft

A

forward spring

53
Q

dock line that keeps the boat from moving forward

A

aft spring

54
Q

_____ are used to protect the hull from contact with the dock or other boats

A

fenders

55
Q

the ideal point of sail on which to approach a mooring ball is on a ___ ____

A

close reach

56
Q

in the navigation rules, rule 5 ( the lookout rule) requires all vessels to maintain a proper lookout using ___ and ____ and any other available means (e.g. radar)

A

sight and hearing

57
Q

it is the responsibility of every vessel operator to avoid a ____

A

collision

58
Q

the ___-______ vessels obligation is to maintain ___ and speed

A

stand on

course

59
Q

the ___ - ___ vessel is required to maneuver out of the way of the stand on vessel

A

give-way

60
Q

a vessel overtaking another vessel must ___ _____ to the vessel being overtaken

A

give-way

61
Q

when two sailing vessels are approaching on opposite tacks, the vessel with the wind on the ____ side is the stand on vessel

A

starboard

62
Q

when two vessels are sailing with the wind on the same side the vessel to ___ ___ is the give way vessel

A

windward

63
Q

when a sailboat has its engine running and in gear, it is defined as a ___-____vessel, regardless of whether its sails are raised

A

power -driven

64
Q

a powerboat, not in a channel or restricted in its ability to maneuver should ____ ___ to a sailboat under sail, unless the sailboat is ____ the power boat

A

give way

overtaking

65
Q

when two power driven vessels are meeting head on, ____ boat is the stand on vessel. Instead, both vessels should alter course to ___ and pass port to port

A

neither

starboard

66
Q

in a crossing situation, if power boat A sees powerboat b on its starboard side, the powerboat A shall

A

give way

67
Q

the give way vessel shall take ___ and ___ action to keep clear. If the give way vessel does not seem to be taking early or substantial enough action, then the ____-____ vessel must take action to avoid a collision

A

early and substantial

stand on

68
Q

nearly all vessels must be ____ with the state in which they operate, and /or ____ though the us. coast guard vessel documentation center

A

registered

documented

69
Q

there must be at least one type I, II, III or V ____ ____ on board for ____ person

A

life jacket or pfd

each person

70
Q 
examples of visual distress signals include
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.
A

flares
smoke signals
distress flag
electric distress light

71
Q

an ___ can serve as a sound producing device

A

air horn

72
Q

any sailboat under 26’ in length with and engine must carry a ____ ___

A

fire extinguisher

73
Q

a sailing vessel over 23’ in length under way at night or in restricted visibility is required to display a ____ sidelight on the port side, a green sidelight on the ___ side and a ____ light on the stern

A

red
starboard
white

74
Q

when a sailboat 23’ or longer is navigating at night with its engine operating in gear it must also display a white ___ light in addition to the sidelights and stern light

A

steaming

75
Q

the federal limit for blood alcohol is

A

.08

76
Q

in the aids to navigation system, a _____ is a floating aid anchored to the bottom. A beacon is a ____ mark and can be on land or in the water

A

buoy

fixed

77
Q

lateral aids to navigation are identified by 3 features

A

color
shape
number

78
Q

a way to remember on which side to keep the starboard-hand (red) markers when entering a channel from seaward is the phrase

A

red right returning

79
Q

a ____ ____ buoy has red and white vertical stripes and is safe to pass on either side

A

safe water

80
Q

the procedure for recovering a crewmember who has fallen overboard (a MOB) is

  1. appoint someone as a ____ to keep the MOB in sight
  2. throw ___ device to the MOB
  3. maneuver the boat back to the MOB and approach on a ____ ____ point of sail
  4. stop the boat by ___ the sails and bring the MOB aboard
A

spotter
floatation
close reach
luffing

81
Q

the figure8 recovery method works well on small boats since there is no ___ , thereby reducing the risk of a second MOB

A

jibe

82
Q

checking the____ forecast is one of the most important steps to take before going sailing

A

weather

83
Q

a _____ plan can be provided to friend or relative who is willing to be responsible for contacting the authorities if you do not make contact on schedule

A

float plan

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