Quiz 2 Getting a feel for sailing Flashcards
The mainsail should be raised when the sailboat is oriented _____ to _____.
head to 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 and pick a 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, let it out
When the boat is stopped, pointed toward the wind with the sails luffing, it is said to be _____ _____.
in irons
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 opposite side of the boat is called _____.
tacking
Changing tacks by turning the boat so its stern passes through the wind is called _____.
jibbing
The helms main command for tacking the boat (also called “coming about”) are “____ ____” and “____ ____.”
“Ready-about” or “Helms a-lee”
The helms man command for jibbing the boat are “____ ____” and “____- ____.”
“Prepare to jibe” or “Jibe Ho”
