Sailing, Under Power, Seamanship Flashcards
The catamaran’s fully-battened mainsail is very heavy; hoisting is made easier by using halyard with a ___ ___ .
2:1 purchase
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.
windage, leeway, wider, faster
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.
traveler, mainsheet
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.
tacking, backed
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.
steadily, jib, speed, mainsail
The catamaran’s faster ___ ___ exaggerates the ___ wind speed and angle, which affect how a catamaran sailor should steer and trim.
boat speed, apparent
When sailing to windward, daggerboards should be ___ to reduce leeway. When sailing downwind, daggerboards should be ___ to reduce drag and turbulence.
lowered, retracted (raised)
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.
slalom
When jibing a catamaran, it’s important to jib ___ and use the traveler and mainsheet to control the large ___ .
slowly, mainsail
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.
wind speeds, sea
To maintain better control when sailing in gusty conditions, ___ ___ in gusts when sailing to windward, and ___ ___ when sailing downwind.
head up, bear away
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.
twin
Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using ___ power and direction of thrust, which moves the pivot point toward the ___ with the least thrust.
differential, hull
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.
keels, windage
Motorsailing with one engine saves ___ but affects the balance of the boat.
fuel