Questions 1 Flashcards
Sailing- Open Up Your World
When sailing, always be aware of the wind’s _____ and _____.
speed, direction
The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called _____.
lift
The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the _____ _____ _____.
no-sail zone
Sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing a _____ course.
zigzag
The point of sail at the edge of the no-sail zone is called _____-_____.
close-hauled
A boat sailing across the wind is said to be _____.
reaching
Sailing straight downwind is called _____.
running
As the sailboat’s direction changes relative to the wind, so should the sail’s _____ to the wind be adjusted.
angle (or trim)
The combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boat’s motion (that we feel on the boat) is called _____ wind.
apparent
This is an underwater fin fixed on the bottom of the sailboat that provides stability and lateral resistance.
keel
The sailboat’s direction through the water is controlled by the _____, which can be turned by means of either a _____ or a _____.
rudder, tiller, steering wheel
Name the part of the sailboat labeled “a”
Transom
Name the part of the sailboat labeled “b”
Stanchion
Name the part of the sailboat labeled “c”
Deck
Name the part of the sailboat labeled “d”
Helm (tiller or wheel)
Name the part of the sailboat labeled “e”
Rudder
Name the part of the sailboat labeled “f”
bow
Name the part of the sailboat labeled “g”
Lifeline
Name the part of the sailboat labeled “h”
Stern
Name the part of the sailboat labeled “i”
Cockpit
Name the part of the sailboat labeled “j”
pulpit
Name the part of the sailboat labeled “k”
hull
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “a”
boom
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “b”
mainsail
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “c”
jibsheet
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “d”
mast
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “e”
mainsheet
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “f”
halyard
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “g”
boom vang
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “h”
shroud
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “i”
headsail or jib
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “j”
boom topping lift
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “k”
gooseneck
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “l”
backstay
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “m”
spreader
Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “n”
headstay or forestay
Name the part of the sail labeled “a”
tack
Name the part of the sail labeled “b”
batten
Name the part of the sail labeled “c”
luff
Name the part of the sail labeled “d”
clew
Name the part of the sail labeled “e”
foot
Name the part of the sail labeled “f”
leech
Name the part of the sail labeled “g”
head
Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “a”
port
Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “b”
windward
Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “c”
forward
Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “d”
leeward
Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “e”
astern
Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “f”
starboard
Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “g”
aft
Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “h”
ahead
Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “i”
abeam
