Questions 2 Flashcards
Getting a Feel for Sailing
The mainsail should be raised when the sailboat is oriented _____ to _____.
head, wind
When turning the boat toward the wind, the sails should be _____ in.
trimmed
When turning the boat away from the wind, the sails should be _____ out.
eased
“Fluttering” sails are said to be _____.
luffing
The best way to steer the boat on a straight course is to look toward the _____ and pick a ____ to steer toward.
shore, 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 _____, let it _____.”
doubt, out
When the boat is stopped, pointed toward the wind with the sails luffing, it is said to be _____ _____.
in irons
Point of sail labeled “a”
close reach
Point of sail labeled “b”
broad reach
Point of sail labeled “c”
close-hauled
Point of sail labeled “d”
run
Point of sail labeled “e”
beam reach
Point of sail labeled “f”
in irons or no-sail zone
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 oppositie
side of the boat, is called _____.
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 _____ _____ and _____ _____.
“Ready about,”
“Helm’s a-lee”
The helmsman’s commands for jibing the boat are”_____ to _____“and “_____-_____.”
“Prepare to jibe,”
“Jibe-ho”
To jibe safely, it’s very important to _____ the _____ in toward the centerline as the boat bears away onto a run.
trim, mainsail
Sailing on a run with the mainsail and jib on opposite sides of the boat is .called sailing _____-on-_____.
wing, wing
If the wind is on the same side of the boat as the mainsail while sailing downwind, the boat is said to be _____ by the _____.
sailing, lee
The danger of sailing by the lee is the increased risk of an _____ _____.
accidental jibe
