Questions 1 Flashcards

Sailing- Open Up Your World

1
Q

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

A

speed, direction

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2
Q

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

A

lift

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3
Q

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

A

no-sail zone

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4
Q

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

A

zigzag

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5
Q

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

A

close-hauled

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6
Q

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

A

reaching

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7
Q

Sailing straight downwind is called _____.

A

running

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8
Q

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

A

angle (or trim)

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9
Q

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

A

apparent

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10
Q

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

A

keel

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11
Q

The sailboat’s 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
Q

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “a”

A

Transom

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13
Q

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “b”

A

Stanchion

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14
Q

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “c”

A

Deck

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15
Q

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “d”

A

Helm (tiller or wheel)

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16
Q

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “e”

A

Rudder

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17
Q

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “f”

A

bow

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18
Q

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “g”

A

Lifeline

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19
Q

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “h”

A

Stern

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20
Q

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “i”

A

Cockpit

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21
Q

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “j”

A

pulpit

22
Q

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “k”

A

hull

23
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “a”

A

boom

24
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “b”

A

mainsail

25
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “c”

A

jibsheet

26
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “d”

A

mast

27
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “e”

A

mainsheet

28
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “f”

A

halyard

29
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “g”

A

boom vang

30
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “h”

A

shroud

31
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “i”

A

headsail or jib

32
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “j”

A

boom topping lift

33
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “k”

A

gooseneck

34
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “l”

A

backstay

35
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “m”

A

spreader

36
Q

Name the part of the sailboat’s rigging labeled “n”

A

headstay or forestay

37
Q

Name the part of the sail labeled “a”

A

tack

38
Q

Name the part of the sail labeled “b”

A

batten

39
Q

Name the part of the sail labeled “c”

A

luff

40
Q

Name the part of the sail labeled “d”

A

clew

41
Q

Name the part of the sail labeled “e”

A

foot

42
Q

Name the part of the sail labeled “f”

A

leech

43
Q

Name the part of the sail labeled “g”

A

head

44
Q

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “a”

A

port

45
Q

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “b”

A

windward

46
Q

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “c”

A

forward

47
Q

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “d”

A

leeward

48
Q

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “e”

A

astern

49
Q

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “f”

A

starboard

50
Q

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “g”

A

aft

51
Q

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “h”

A

ahead

52
Q

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled “i”

A

abeam