Questions 1

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

zigzag

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 be adjusted.

Answer 8

angle (or 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

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “a”

Answer 12

Transom

Question 13

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “b”

Answer 13

Stanchion

Question 14

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “c”

Answer 14

Deck

Question 15

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “d”

Answer 15

Helm (tiller or wheel)

Question 16

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “e”

Answer 16

Rudder

Question 17

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “f”

Answer 17

bow

Question 18

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “g”

Answer 18

Lifeline

Question 19

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “h”

Answer 19

Stern

Question 20

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “i”

Answer 20

Cockpit

Question 21

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “j”

Answer 21

pulpit

Question 22

Name the part of the sailboat labeled “k”

Answer 22

hull

Question 23

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

Answer 23

boom

Question 24

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

Answer 24

mainsail

Question 25

Name the part of the sailboat's rigging labeled "c"

Answer 25

jibsheet

Question 26

Name the part of the sailboat's rigging labeled "d"

Answer 26

mast

Question 27

Name the part of the sailboat's rigging labeled "e"

Answer 27

mainsheet

Question 28

Name the part of the sailboat's rigging labeled "f"

Answer 28

halyard

Question 29

Name the part of the sailboat's rigging labeled "g"

Answer 29

boom vang

Question 30

Name the part of the sailboat's rigging labeled "h"

Answer 30

shroud

Question 31

Name the part of the sailboat's rigging labeled "i"

Answer 31

headsail or jib

Question 32

Name the part of the sailboat's rigging labeled "j"

Answer 32

boom topping lift

Question 33

Name the part of the sailboat's rigging labeled "k"

Answer 33

gooseneck

Question 34

Name the part of the sailboat's rigging labeled "l"

Answer 34

backstay

Question 35

Name the part of the sailboat's rigging labeled "m"

Answer 35

spreader

Question 36

Name the part of the sailboat's rigging labeled "n"

Answer 36

headstay or forestay

Question 37

Name the part of the sail labeled "a"

Answer 37

tack

Question 38

Name the part of the sail labeled "b"

Answer 38

batten

Question 39

Name the part of the sail labeled "c"

Answer 39

luff

Question 40

Name the part of the sail labeled "d"

Answer 40

clew

Question 41

Name the part of the sail labeled "e"

Answer 41

foot

Question 42

Name the part of the sail labeled "f"

Answer 42

leech

Question 43

Name the part of the sail labeled "g"

Answer 43

head

Question 44

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled "a"

Answer 44

port

Question 45

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled "b"

Answer 45

windward

Question 46

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled "c"

Answer 46

forward

Question 47

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled "d"

Answer 47

leeward

Question 48

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled "e"

Answer 48

astern

Question 49

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled "f"

Answer 49

starboard

Question 50

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled "g"

Answer 50

aft

Question 51

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled "h"

Answer 51

ahead

Question 52

Name the area of the boat or the direction labeled "i"

Answer 52

abeam