Questions 3 Flashcards
Sailing Drills Build Sailing Skills
The fastest way to change the sail’s power is to change its _____ to the _____.
angle, wind
The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. Adjusting tension in the halyard or downhaul or cunningham affects which edge of the sail?
luff
The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. Adjusting tension in the boom vang affects which edge of the sail?
leech
The outhaul changes the depth of the _____ of the mainsail.
draft
Tightening the downhaul or cunningham moves the draft of the mainsail _____.
forward
Tightening the _____ holds the boom down on a downwind point of sail.
boom vang
To get full power and optimum use out of the mainsail, _____ it until it just starts to luff, then trim the mainsail in so it just stops _____.
ease, luffing
Two ways to change the sail’s angle to the wind are: a) _____ or _____ the sail.
b) _____ _____ or _____ _____.
a) ease, trim
b) head up, bear away
The tendency for the boat to head up toward the wind on its own is called _____ helm.
weather
The tendency for the boat to bear away from the wind on its own is called _____ helm.
lee
While sailing close-hauled, four ways to decrease the heel of the boat are:
a) Move the crew to the _____ side of the boat.
b) _____ _____ slightly, into the edge of the no sail zone.
c) _____ the main _____.
d) Move the _____ to leeward.
a) windward
b) head up
c) ease, sheet
d) traveler
Reducing the size of a sail so that less area is exposed to the wind is called _____.
reefing
The primary purpose of this knot or hitch is to form a non-slipping loop, tie jib sheets to clew of jib.
bowline
The primary purpose of this knot or hitch is to keep line from slipping through a fairlead or block.
figure 8
The primary purpose of this knot or hitch is to tie two ends of a line together.
square knot
The primary purpose of this knot or hitch is to secure a dock line to a horn cleat.
cleat hitch
The primary purpose of this knot or hitch is to provide a temporary tie-up to dock piling or attach fenders to a stanchion.
clove hitch
The primary purpose of this knot or hitch is to provide a more secure tie-up to dock piling.
round turn and 2 half hitches
When you want a break while sailing, you can make the boat lie _____ - _____.
hove-to
When you want a break while sailing, you can make the boat lie _____ - _____.
hove-to
You heave-to by backing the _____, easing the _____, and putting the _____ to leeward.
jib, mainsail, helm (tiller)
Name the dock line used for each purpose:
a) Secures the bow of the boat to the dock.
b) Secures the stern of the boat to the dock
c) Keeps the boat from moving aft.
d) Keeps the boat from moving forward
a) bow line
b) stern line
c) forward spring
d) aft spring
_____ are used to protect the hull from contact with the dock or other boats.
fenders
The ideal point of sail on which to approach a mooring ball is on a _____ _____.
close reach
Which of the illustrations shows the best conditions under which to approach a dock under sail?
a) upwind approach
