Sailing, Under Power, Seamanship Flashcards

1
Q

The catamaran’s fully-battened mainsail is very heavy; hoisting is made easier by using halyard with a ___ ___ .

A

2:1 purchase

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When sailing to windward, the profile of a catamaran creates ___ that slows boat speed. Combined with its increased ___ due to the shoal-draft keels, this requires a catamaran to sail at ___ angles and ___ boat speeds than a monohull to achieve good windward VMG.

A

windage, leeway, wider, faster

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3
Q

When trimming the mainsail for best close-hauled performance, it is best to center the boom with the ___ and then use the ___ to trim the sail for optimum twist.

A

traveler, mainsheet

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4
Q

Due to its large mainsail, the catamaran is susceptible to weather-vaning if boat speed is too low when ___. If the boat stalls, the jib may be ___ to assist the turn.

A

tacking, backed

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5
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The key to effective tacking is to have best possible boat speed, be close-hauled, turn the wheel ___, ease the traveler a little and quickly trim the ___ on the new side. Building ___ is important before trimming the ___ onto the new close-hauled course.

A

steadily, jib, speed, mainsail

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6
Q

The catamaran’s faster ___ ___ exaggerates the ___ wind speed and angle, which affect how a catamaran sailor should steer and trim.

A

boat speed, apparent

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7
Q

When sailing to windward, daggerboards should be ___ to reduce leeway. When sailing downwind, daggerboards should be ___ to reduce drag and turbulence.

A

lowered, retracted (raised)

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8
Q

When sailing downwind, find your course for best downwind VMG by sailing a ___ course and noting boat speed and apparent wind speed on different headings.

A

slalom

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9
Q

When jibing a catamaran, it’s important to jib ___ and use the traveler and mainsheet to control the large ___ .

A

slowly, mainsail

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10
Q

A lack of heeling and reduced weather helm reduce the sensory cues that indicate when to reef. Consult the manufacturer’s charts that recommend the ___ ___ at which to reef. ___ state and approaching squalls should also be factored into the skipper’s decision.

A

wind speeds, sea

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11
Q

To maintain better control when sailing in gusty conditions, ___ ___ in gusts when sailing to windward, and ___ ___ when sailing downwind.

A

head up, bear away

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12
Q

The large size of the catamaran, which can cause difficulties when docking or maneuvering under power, is greatly overcome by the use of its ___ screws.

A

twin

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13
Q

Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using ___ power and direction of thrust, which moves the pivot point toward the ___ with the least thrust.

A

differential, hull

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14
Q

Care must be taken when slow-speed maneuvering under power in windy conditions due to the shoal ___ and the ___ of the high freeboard and large deckhouse.

A

keels, windage

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15
Q

Motorsailing with one engine saves ___ but affects the balance of the boat.

A

fuel

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16
Q

Rudders become ineffective at low speeds. Therefore, when docking a catamaran, center the ___ and maneuver the boat with the two ___ .

A

wheel, engines

17
Q

Name four of the steps involved to safely hoist and secure a dinghy in davits: ___ , ___ , ___ , ___ .

A

close the fuel tank vent, remove loose gear, position dinghy under davits, lower hoisting lines, attach shackles to lifting points, remove drain plug, exit dinghy, raise bow and stern simultaneously, cleat off the tackle, secure with bow and stern lines, check for chafe points

18
Q

Dinghy boarding is conveniently done at the ___, which offers a low step to embark. Remember to maintain three ___ ___ ___ at all times.

A

transom, points of contact

19
Q

When picking up a mooring buoy, prepare the ___ lines in advance and approach directly ___ or into the current, aiming to pick up the mooring buoy just inside the bow.

A

bridle, upwind

20
Q

Anchoring or picking up a mooring buoy goes far more smoothly if the person at the bow uses a set of agreed ___ ___ to communicate with the helm.

A

hand signals

21
Q

The purpose of the ___ is to keep an anchor or mooring ball centered between the two hulls.

A

bridle

22
Q

Name four features of catamaran structure and performance that affect Man Overboard recovery. ___ ___ ___ ___

A

higher speeds, lack of windward performance, pronounced leeway, helm visibility, high freeboard, propellors close to surface

23
Q

The key to avoiding a Man Overboard situation is to keep the crew safely on board by rigging ___ and using ___ .

A

jacklines, tethers

24
Q

One of the primary causes of catamaran capsize is being ___ because of having too much sail.

A

overpowered

25
Q

List five post-capsize response procedures. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

A

make a head count, check for injuries, secure crew to inverted boat, secure ditch bag and life raft, salvage whatever you can, send distress signals