Getting a feel for sailing Flashcards
The mainsail should be raised when the sailboat is oriented head to _________.
Wind
When turning the boat toward the wind, the sails should be _________
Trimmed in
When turning the boat away from the wind, the sails should be _________.
Eased out
“Fluttering” sails are said to be _________.
Luffing
The best way to steer the boat on a straight course is to look toward the shore and pick a _________ to steer toward.
Landmark
When you turn the bow of the boat toward the wind you are _________.
Heading up
When you turn the bow of the boat away from the wind you are _________.
Bearing away
The “golden rule” of sail trim is: “when in doubt, let it _________.
Out
When the boat is stopped, pointed toward the wind with the sails luffing, it is said to be _________.
In Irons
When the wind is blowing on the port side, the boat is said to be sailing on a _________.
Port Tack
When the wind is blowing on the starboard side, the boat is said to be sailing on a _________.
starboard tack
Turning the boat so the bow passes through the wind, bringing the wind to blow onto the opposite side of the boat is called starboard.
Tacking
Changing tacks by turning the boat so its stern passes through the wind is called _________.
Jibing
The helmsman’s commands for tacking the boat (also called “coming about”) are “Ready about.” and “_________.”
Helms A-lee
The helmsman’s commands for jibing the boat are “Prepare to jib” and “_________.”
Jibe-ho
