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1
Q

How will the jib change if the jib lead is too far forward

A

Pull is down, bottom of sail balloons (too big of curve and begins to luff)

-foot loose and leech too tight

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2
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What does a fluttering telltale on only the windward side of a jib tell you

A

Sail not trimmed enough
or
Sailing to close to the wind

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3
Q

How will the jib change if the jib lead is too far aft

A

Pull is back

-top of sail luffs first and the leech is to tight

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4
Q

What forces affect weather and lee helm

A

Center of Effort (CE)of all sails
and
Center of Lateral Resistance (CLR)of all underwater surfaces

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5
Q

If you are beating to windward on starboard tack and the wind veers, you should

A

Head up

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6
Q

What does “ready about” mean

A

Crew gets positioned and ready to tack when sailing upwind

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7
Q

What causes weather helm

A

CE moves aft of CLR

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8
Q

Generally, do you adjust the jib or the main first while under sail

A

Usually the jib

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9
Q

In light winds, you notice there is not enough draft in the mainsail. What control can you adjust to give the mainsail more camber at the foot

A

Outhaul

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10
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What does “prepare to jibe” mean

A

Crew gets ready and positioned to jibe while sailing downwind

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11
Q

Why should you point the boat into the wind before raising your sails

A

So the sails stay luff as they are raised

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12
Q

What area of the sail produces the most healing

A

The top of the sail

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13
Q

What is a “clove hitch” knot used for

A

Securing fenders or holding a line around a post

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14
Q

While sailing DOWNWIND, how do determine what tack you are on

A

Look at the boom, the tack you are on is opposite the side of the boom

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15
Q

How do you get out of irons

A

Back the jib to the same side as the tack you want to end up on

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16
Q

Why should you raise your main first

A

It will keep you pointed into the wind

17
Q

What does sailing “wing and wing” mean

A

Sailing downwind with the jib on one side and the mainsail on the other

18
Q

How do you move CLR

A

Move crew and equipment fore or aft
or
Inboard or outboard

19
Q

In order to tack, do you push the tiller toward or away from the mainsail

A

Toward

20
Q

How do you unfurl the jib

A

Uncleat the furling line and pull on the jib

21
Q

What would you use a “bowline” knot for

A

Provides a temporary loop
and
Is easy to untie even after heavy loads have been applied

Used to put on a pylon while docking

22
Q

Anchoring steps (7)

A
  1. Roll up or lower jib
  2. Head into wind, luff sails
  3. Lower anchor over bow, let boat drift back
  4. Let sufficient line out
  5. Tie anchor to cleat
  6. Check for dragging
  7. Lower mainsail
23
Q

What does a fluttering telltale on only the leeward side of a jib tell you

A

Jib trimmed too tight

24
Q

What is an indication of an accidental jibe about to occur

How could you immediately correct it

A

If the jib crosses to the opposite side of the boom

Move the tiller towards the boom

25
Q

What is the “danger zone” when under power

A

Dead ahead to beam + 22.5 degrees

  • Any boat in that area approaching your boat is the “stand on” vessel
  • We must give way
26
Q

What is a “stop knot” or a “figure 8 knot” used for

A

Used in sheets to maintain control on the loose end of the line

27
Q

What is a “shooting point” when mooring

A

A point downwind of the mooring buoy where you turn into the wind to coast to the buoy

28
Q

How do you reduce heeling in heavy weather

A

Usually you reduce the mainsail first, then furl the jib

29
Q

What is the fastest point of sail

A

A reach, because the boat sits more upright

30
Q

What is a “beat”

A

A series of tacks upwind

31
Q

How much anchor rope do you let out

A

7 feet of rope for 1 foot of water depth

32
Q

What causes lee helm

What sail configuration can cause lee helm

Does lee helm have any benefits

A

CE moves forward of CLR

Can happen if you sail with jib alone

No benefits

33
Q

What are some of the reasons you may be experiencing excessive weather helm

A

Too much mainsail power
and
Too much heeling to leeward

34
Q

One degree of latitude is equal to ___ nautical miles

A

60 nautical miles

35
Q

Moving the tiller to the left moves the bow to the _____

Moving the tiller to the right moves the bow to the _____

A

Right

Left

36
Q

What is “by the lee” mean

A

Sailing with the wind on the same side as the mainsail

37
Q

What can telltales on the jib tell you during sailing

What should you do

A

They warn you when you are about to lose efficiency before the sails start to luff

Alter course or adjust jib

Sailing (9 decks)

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