Quiz 3 Sailing drills build sailing skills

Question 1

The fastest way to change the sail’s power is to change its ____ to the ____.

Answer 1

angle to the wind

Question 2

The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. The outhaul adjusts the _____

Answer 2

Foot

Question 3

The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. The Halyard or downhaul or cunningham adjusts the _______

Answer 3

luff

Question 4

The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. The boomvang adjusts ______

Answer 4

Foot

Question 5

The outhaul changes the depth of the _______ of the mainsail

Answer 5

draft

Question 6

Tightening the downhaul or the Cunningham move the draft of the mainsail __________

Answer 6

forward

Question 7

Tightening the ____ ____ holds the boom down on a downward point of sail.

Answer 7

boom vang

Question 8

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 _____.

Answer 8

ease , luffing

Question 9

Two ways to change the sail’s angle to the wind are

Answer 9

1. ease, trim (sails)

2. head up, bear away (steering)

Question 10

The tendency for the boat to head up toward the wind on its own is called ______ helm.

Answer 10

weather helm

Question 11

The tendency for a boat to bear away on its own is called ____ helm.

Answer 11

lee helm

Question 12

While sailing close-hauled, four ways to decrease the heel of the boat are:

Answer 12

1. Move the crew to the windward side of the boat
2. Head up slightly into the no-sail-zone
3. Ease the main sheet
4. Move the traveler to leeward

Question 13

Reducing the size of a sail so that less area is exposed to the wind is called ______

Answer 13

reefing

Question 14

Match the following knot or hitch to its primary purpose or usage.
Tie two ends of a line together

Answer 14

Square knot

Question 15

Match the following knot or hitch to its primary purpose or usage.
Form a non-slipping loop, tie jib sheets to the clew of the jib

Answer 15

Bowline

Question 16

Match the following knot or hitch to its primary purpose or usage.
Keep line from slipping through fairlead or block

Answer 16

Figure 8

Question 17

Match the following knot or hitch to its primary purpose or usage.
Secure a dock line to a horn cleat.

Answer 17

Cleat hitch

Question 18

Match the following knot or hitch to its primary purpose or usage.
Temporary tie-up to dock pilings, attach fenders to the stanchion.

Answer 18

Clove hitch

Question 19

Match the following knot or hitch to its primary purpose or usage.
More secure tie-up to dock piling.

Answer 19

Round turn and 2 half hitches

Question 20

When you want a break while sailing, you can make the boat lie ____-___

Answer 20

hove-to

Question 21

You heave-to by backing the ____, easing the ____, and putting the ____ to leeward

Answer 21

backing the jib
easing the mainsail
putting the helm (tiller) to leeward

Question 22

Name the dock line used for securing the bow of the boat to the dock

Answer 22

bow line

Question 23

Name the dock line used for securing the stern of the boat to the dock

Answer 23

Stern line

Question 24

Name the dock line used for keeping the boat from moving aft.

Answer 24

forward spring

Question 25

Name the dock line used for keeping the boat from moving forward

Answer 25

aft spring

Question 26

_____ are used to protect the hull from contact with the dock or other boats.

Answer 26

Fenders

Question 27

The ideal point of sail on which to approach a mooring ball is on a ____ ____.

Answer 27

close reach

Question 28

What is the best condition under which to approach a dock under sail?

Answer 28

an upwind approach