Questions 2

Question 1

The mainsail should be raised when the sailboat is oriented _____ to _____.

Answer 1

head, wind

Question 2

When turning the boat toward the wind, the sails should be _____ in.

Answer 2

trimmed

Question 3

When turning the boat away from the wind, the sails should be _____ out.

Answer 3

eased

Question 4

“Fluttering” sails are said to be _____.

Answer 4

luffing

Question 5

The best way to steer the boat on a straight course is to look toward the _____ and pick a ____ to steer toward.

Answer 5

shore, landmark

Question 6

When you turn the bow of the boat toward the wind you are _____ _____.

Answer 6

heading up

Question 7

When you turn the bow of the boat away from the wind you are _____ _____.

Answer 7

bearing away

Question 8

The “golden rule” of sail trim is: “when in _____, let it _____.”

Answer 8

doubt, out

Question 9

When the boat is stopped, pointed toward the wind with the sails luffing, it is said to be _____ _____.

Answer 9

in irons

Question 10

Point of sail labeled “a”

Answer 10

close reach

Question 11

Point of sail labeled “b”

Answer 11

broad reach

Question 12

Point of sail labeled “c”

Answer 12

close-hauled

Question 13

Point of sail labeled “d”

Answer 13

run

Question 14

Point of sail labeled “e”

Answer 14

beam reach

Question 15

Point of sail labeled “f”

Answer 15

in irons or no-sail zone

Question 16

When the wind is blowing on the port side, the boat is said to be sailing on a _____ _____.

Answer 16

port tack

Question 17

When the wind is blowing on the starboard side, the boat is said to be sailing on a _____ _____.

Answer 17

starboard tack

Question 18

Turning the boat so the bow passes through the wind, bringing the wind to blow onto the oppositie
side of the boat, is called _____.

Answer 18

tacking

Question 19

Changing tacks by turning the boat so its stern passes through the wind is called _____.

Answer 19

jibing

Question 20

The helmsman’s commands for tacking the boat (also called “coming about”) are _____ _____ and _____ _____.

Answer 20

“Ready about,”
“Helm’s a-lee”

Question 21

The helmsman’s commands for jibing the boat are”_____ to _____“and “_____-_____.”

Answer 21

“Prepare to jibe,”
“Jibe-ho”

Question 22

To jibe safely, it’s very important to _____ the _____ in toward the centerline as the boat bears away onto a run.

Answer 22

trim, mainsail

Question 23

Sailing on a run with the mainsail and jib on opposite sides of the boat is .called sailing _____-on-_____.

Answer 23

wing, wing

Question 24

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 _____.

Answer 24

sailing, lee

Question 25

The danger of sailing by the lee is the increased risk of an _____ _____.

Answer 25

accidental jibe