ASA 101

Question 1

When sailing, always be aware of the wind’s ___ and __.

Answer 1

speed, direction

Question 2

The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called ___.

Answer 2

lift

Question 3

The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the ___ ___ ___.

Answer 3

no sail zone

Question 4

Sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing a ___ course.

Answer 4

zig-zag

Question 5

The point of sail at the edge of the no-sail zone is called ___ ___.

Answer 5

close hauled

Question 6

A boat sailing across the wind is said to be ___.

Answer 6

reaching

Question 7

Sailing straight downwind is called ___.

Answer 7

running

Question 8

As the sailboat’s direction changes relative to the wind, so should the sail’s ___ to the wind by adjusted.

Answer 8

trim

Question 9

The combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boat’s motion (that we feel on the boat), is called ___ wind.

Answer 9

apparent

Question 10

The ___ is an underwater fin fixed on the bottom of the sailboat that provides stability and lateral resistance.

Answer 10

keel

Question 11

The sailboat’s direction through the water is controlled by the ___, which can be turned by means of either a ___ or a ___ ___.

Answer 11

rudder, tiller, steering wheel

Question 12

The mainsail should be raised when the sailboat is oriented ___ to ___.

Answer 12

head, wind

Question 13

When turning the boat toward the wind, the sails should be ___ in.

Answer 13

trimmed

Question 14

When turning the boat away from the wind, the sails should be ___ out.

Answer 14

eased

Question 15

Fluttering sails are said to be ___.

Answer 15

luffing

Question 16

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

Answer 16

shore, landmark

Question 17

When you turn the bow of the boat toward the wind you are ___ ___.

Answer 17

heading up

Question 18

When you turn the bow of the boat away from the wind you are ___ ___.

Answer 18

bearing away

Question 19

The golden rule of sail trim is: When in ___, let it ___”

Answer 19

doubt, out

Question 20

When the boat is stopped, pointed toward the wind with the sails luffing, it is said to be ___ ___.

Answer 20

in irons

Question 21

When the wind is blowing on the port side, the boat is said to be sailing on a ___ ___.

Answer 21

port tack

Question 22

When the wind is blowing on the starboard side, the boat is said to be sailing on a ____ ____

Answer 22

starboard tack

Question 23

Turning the boat so the bow passes through the wind, bringing the wind to blow onto the opposite side of the boat, is called ___

Answer 23

tacking

Question 24

Changing tacks by turning the boat so its stern passes through the wind is called ___

Answer 24

jibing

Question 25

The helmsman’s commands for tacking the boat (also called coming about) are ___ ___ and ___ ___

Answer 25

ready about, helms a lee

Question 26

The helmsman’s commands for jibing the boat are ___ to ___ and ___-___

Answer 26

prepare to jibe, jibe ho

Question 27

To jibe safely, it’s very important to ___ the ___ in toward the centerline as the boat bears away onto a run.

Answer 27

trim, mainsail

Question 28

Sailing on a run with the mainsail and jib on opposite sides of the boat is called sailing ____ ____

Answer 28

wing on wing

Question 29

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 ___

Answer 29

sailing by the lee

Question 30

The danger of sailing by the less is the increased risk of an ___ ___

Answer 30

accidental jibe

Question 31

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

Answer 31

angle, wind

Question 32

The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. Match the following:

A: Overhaul
B: Halyway or downhaul or Cunningham
C: Boom vang

• Luff
• Leech
• Foot

Answer 32

A: Foot
B: Luff
C: Leech

Question 33

The outhaul changes the depth of the ___ of the mainsail

Answer 33

draft

Question 34

Tightening the downhaul or Cunningham moves the draft of the mainsail ___.

Answer 34

forward

Question 35

Tightening the ___ ___ holds the boom down on a downwind point of sail.

Answer 35

boom vang

Question 36

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 ___

Answer 36

ease, luffing

Question 37

Two ways to change the sail’s angle to the wind are:
___ or ___ the sail
___ ___ or ___ ___

Answer 37

trim, ease

head up, bear away

Question 38

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

Answer 38

weather

Question 39

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

Answer 39

lee

Question 40

While sailing close-hauled, for ways to decrease the heel of the boat are:

Answer 40

move the crew to windward side,
ease the mainsheet
move the traveler to leeward
head up into the edge of the no sail zone

Question 41

Reducing the size of a sail so that less area is exposed to the wind is called ___

Answer 41

reefing

Question 42

When you want a break while sailiing, you can make the boat lie ___ ___

Answer 42

hove to

Question 43

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

Answer 43

jib, mainsail, helm

Question 44

Secures the bow of the boat to the dock

Answer 44

bow line

Question 45

Secures the stern of the boat to the dock

Answer 45

stern line

Question 46

Keeps the boat from moving aft

Answer 46

forward spring line

Question 47

Keeps the boat from moving forward

Answer 47

aft spring line

Question 48

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

Answer 48

fenders

Question 49

The ideal point of sail on which to approach a mooring ball is on a _____

Answer 49

close reach