ASA 101 - Questions 3

Question 1

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

Answer 1

angle, wind

Question 2

The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. Adjusting tension in the halyard or downhaul or cunningham affects which edge of the sail?

Answer 2

luff

Question 3

The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. Adjusting tension in the boom vang affects which edge of the sail?

Answer 3

leech

Question 4

The outhaul changes the depth of the _____ of the mainsail.

Answer 4

draft

Question 5

Tightening the downhaul or cunningham moves the draft of the mainsail _____.

Answer 5

forward

Question 6

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

Answer 6

boom vang

Question 7

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 7

ease, luffing

Question 8

Two ways to change the sail’s angle to the wind are: a) _____ or _____ the sail.

b) _____ _____ or _____ _____.

Answer 8

a) ease, trim
b) head up, bear away

Question 9

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

Answer 9

windward

Question 10

The tendency for the boat to bear away from the wind on its own is called _____ helm.

Answer 10

lee

Question 11

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

a) Move the crew to the _____ side of the boat.
b) _____ _____ slightly, into the edge of the no sail zone.
c) _____ the main _____.
d) Move the _____ to leeward.

Answer 11

a) windward
b) head up
c) ease, sheet
d) traveler

Question 12

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

Answer 12

reefing

Question 13

The primary purpose of this knot or hitch is to form a non-slipping loop, tie jib sheets to clew of jib.

Answer 13

bowline

Question 14

The primary purpose of this knot or hitch is to keep line from slipping through a fairlead or block.

Answer 14

figure 8

Question 15

The primary purpose of this knot or hitch is to tie two ends of a line together.

Answer 15

square knot

Question 16

The primary purpose of this knot or hitch is to secure a dock line to a horn cleat.

Answer 16

cleat hitch

Question 17

The primary purpose of this knot or hitch is to provide a temporary tie-up to dock piling or attach fenders to a stanchion.

Answer 17

clove hitch

Question 18

The primary purpose of this knot or hitch is to provide a more secure tie-up to dock piling.

Answer 18

round turn and 2 half hitches

Question 19

When you want a break while sailing, you can make the boat lie _____ - _____.

Answer 19

hove-to

Question 20

When you want a break while sailing, you can make the boat lie _____ - _____.

Answer 20

hove-to

Question 21

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

Answer 21

jib, mainsail, helm (tiller)

Question 22

Name the dock line used for each purpose:

a) Secures the bow of the boat to the dock.
b) Secures the stern of the boat to the dock
c) Keeps the boat from moving aft.
d) Keeps the boat from moving forward

Answer 22

a) bow line
b) stern line
c) forward spring
d) aft spring

Question 23

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

Answer 23

fenders

Question 24

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

Answer 24

close reach

Question 25

Which of the illustrations shows the best conditions under which to approach a dock under sail?

Answer 25

a) upwind approach