Sailing

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

-foot loose and leech too tight

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Sail not trimmed enough
or
Sailing to close to the wind

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Pull is back

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

Question 4

What forces affect weather and lee helm

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Head up

Question 6

What does “ready about” mean

Answer 6

Crew gets positioned and ready to tack when sailing upwind

Question 7

What causes weather helm

Answer 7

CE moves aft of CLR

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Usually the jib

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Outhaul

Question 10

What does “prepare to jibe” mean

Answer 10

Crew gets ready and positioned to jibe while sailing downwind

Question 11

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

Answer 11

So the sails stay luff as they are raised

Question 12

What area of the sail produces the most healing

Answer 12

The top of the sail

Question 13

What is a “clove hitch” knot used for

Answer 13

Securing fenders or holding a line around a post

Question 14

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

Answer 14

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

Question 15

How do you get out of irons

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Why should you raise your main first

Answer 16

It will keep you pointed into the wind

Question 17

What does sailing “wing and wing” mean

Answer 17

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

Question 18

How do you move CLR

Answer 18

Move crew and equipment fore or aft
or
Inboard or outboard

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Toward

Question 20

How do you unfurl the jib

Answer 20

Uncleat the furling line and pull on the jib

Question 21

What would you use a “bowline” knot for

Answer 21

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

Used to put on a pylon while docking

Question 22

Anchoring steps (7)

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Jib trimmed too tight

Question 24

What is an indication of an accidental jibe about to occur

How could you immediately correct it

Answer 24

If the jib crosses to the opposite side of the boom

Move the tiller towards the boom

Question 25

What is the “danger zone” when under power

Answer 25

Dead ahead to beam + 22.5 degrees - Any boat in that area approaching your boat is the “stand on” vessel - We must give way

Question 26

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

Answer 26

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

Question 27

What is a “shooting point” when mooring

Answer 27

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

Question 28

How do you reduce heeling in heavy weather

Answer 28

Usually you reduce the mainsail first, then furl the jib

Question 29

What is the fastest point of sail

Answer 29

A reach, because the boat sits more upright

Question 30

What is a “beat”

Answer 30

A series of tacks upwind

Question 31

How much anchor rope do you let out

Answer 31

7 feet of rope for 1 foot of water depth

Question 32

What causes lee helm What sail configuration can cause lee helm Does lee helm have any benefits

Answer 32

CE moves forward of CLR Can happen if you sail with jib alone No benefits

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Too much mainsail power and Too much heeling to leeward

Question 34

One degree of latitude is equal to ___ nautical miles

Answer 34

60 nautical miles

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Right Left

Question 36

What is “by the lee” mean

Answer 36

Sailing with the wind on the same side as the mainsail

Question 37

What can telltales on the jib tell you during sailing What should you do

Answer 37

They warn you when you are about to lose efficiency before the sails start to luff Alter course or adjust jib