Sailing Basics

Question 1

Front end of boat

Answer 1

Bow

Question 2

Back end of boat

Answer 2

aft or stern

Question 3

Side of boat where wind is coming from

Answer 3

Windward

Question 4

Side of boat on the other side of the wind

Answer 4

Leeward

Question 5

Keel

Answer 5

Heavy, fixed appendage on bottom of hull that provides sideways resistance and vertical stability

Question 6

Rudder

Answer 6

Underneath the wheel, helps steer

Question 7

Deck

Answer 7

Outside part on top of boat

Question 8

Lifeline

Answer 8

Wire that runs around perimeter of deck, for safety

Question 9

Starboard tack

Answer 9

When you are sailing on the starboard side is windward, you are on a _________

Question 10

On a run

Answer 10

Point of sail when boat is going directly down wind

Question 11

Broad reach

Answer 11

Boat headed downwind last 3:30 or 7:30 on clock

Question 12

Point of sail where wind comes perpendicular

Answer 12

Beam reach

Question 13

Close reach

Answer 13

Point of sail where boat is pointed almost at 45 degrees to the wind (facing the wind)

Question 14

Close hauled

Answer 14

Point of sail where you’re at the edge of the no sail zone. Sails are pulled in as close to the center as possible

Question 15

In irons

Answer 15

Point of sail where wind is coming from 12 o clock (middle of no sail zone)

Question 16

Used to control the angle of the main sail to the wind

Answer 16

Mainsheet

Question 17

Horizontal pole at bottom of main sail that swings

Answer 17

Boom

Question 18

Halyard

Answer 18

The line used to raise the main sail

Question 19

Wire cables that help support the past on either side

Answer 19

Shrouds

Question 20

Sail at the front

Answer 20

Jib

Question 21

Vertical pole that supports the main sail

Answer 21

Mast

Question 22

Primary sail used to move the boat

Answer 22

Mainsail

Question 23

Person who drives the boat

Answer 23

Helmsman