Questions 2 Flashcards

Getting a Feel for Sailing

1
Q

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

A

head, wind

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2
Q

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

A

trimmed

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3
Q

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

A

eased

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4
Q

“Fluttering” sails are said to be _____.

A

luffing

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5
Q

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

A

shore, landmark

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6
Q

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

A

heading up

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7
Q

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

A

bearing away

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8
Q

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

A

doubt, out

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9
Q

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

A

in irons

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10
Q

Point of sail labeled “a”

A

close reach

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11
Q

Point of sail labeled “b”

A

broad reach

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12
Q

Point of sail labeled “c”

A

close-hauled

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13
Q

Point of sail labeled “d”

A

run

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14
Q

Point of sail labeled “e”

A

beam reach

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15
Q

Point of sail labeled “f”

A

in irons or no-sail zone

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16
Q

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

A

port tack

17
Q

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

A

starboard tack

18
Q

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

A

tacking

19
Q

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

A

jibing

20
Q

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

A

“Ready about,”
“Helm’s a-lee”

21
Q

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

A

“Prepare to jibe,”
“Jibe-ho”

22
Q

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

A

trim, mainsail

23
Q

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

A

wing, wing

24
Q

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 _____.

A

sailing, lee

25
Q

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

A

accidental jibe