Skipper Out 1 Test Flashcards
Alternate instructions like “Tacking” instead of “Ready About” are OK if intent is clear?
False
The crew member controlling the tiller is called what?
Helmsperson
The crew member controlling the jib sheet is called what?
Trimmer
Select the knot most reliable for attaching a line through a grommet.
Boline
What is the more common name for the knot we use on TCSC for reefing sails?
Square Knot
Which cleats have no moving parts?
horn cleat, jam cleat
What is the name of the things that hold the shrouds out away from the mast?
Spreaders
Where might you find telltales on a Catalina Capri?
jib sail & shroud
12 knots is faster than 12 MPH. T of F?
True
With respect to sailing what does the term shroud mean?
a side stay
At 12 knots of wind what may occur on Lake Harriet? (best answer)
whitecaps
At 12 knots of wind on Lake Harriet, what is a good precaution on a sloop rigged club boat?
reef the mainsail
The wind blows onto what side of the boat?
windward
In sailing terms Aft is opposite of what?
fore
New club members should be encouraged to Skipper-Out ASAP so that they can serve the club as instructors, T or F?
false-confidence with sailing on their own
The decision to center the boom or not when jibing is based on what 3 factors?
boat type, wind conditions, experience of crew
When approaching to recover a crew overboard in a club boat, the boat should be on the ____ side of the COB? (TCSC policy)
leeward
When approaching to recover a crew overboard in a club boat, the boat should be in what stable position?
safety
One reason TCSC teaches the figure 8 COB rescue is because it does not include what maneuver?
jibe
The only TCSC endorsed phrase for a helmsperson to use to indicate to prepare to tack is?
ready about
The Jib sail has two sheets. Usually the one on the weather side is called the_____?
lazy sheet
Cats’ paws can indicate?
wind gust
Reef the jib sail on TCSC Capri or Hunter daysailers by lowering the sail exposure by partial furling with the roller furling. T or F?
false-may cause damage-reef only the main sail
To board an MC Scow from the water, climb over what boat part?
bow
To board a Capri daysailer unassisted from the water, climb over what boat part?
transom
The curve of a sail that causes lift is called the what?
draft
Easing the sheet usually increases sail draft. T or F?
True
The Cunningham controls the tension on what sail part?
luff
The boom vang controls the tension along the what?
leech
The MC Scow has two bilge boards (side boards) set at angles because it sails more efficiently on a _____.
heel
What is the general rule about adjusting the vang, cunningham and out haul for high wind?
trim
If a telltale is fluttering on the windward side of a jib sail. One way to adjust is by_____.
trimming the jib
360 degree turns were added to the Skipper card because…
learning how to turn the boat in a tight circle is beneficial
Which is NOT a correct term relating to boat right-of-way?
stand off
Starboard tack boat vs. port tack boat: Port tack boat is the_____ vessel.
give way
In what circumstance does the stand-on vessel surrender right of way? (single answer)
to avoid a collision
Jibing boat vs. non-jibing boat: which is the stand-on vessel?
non-Jibing boat
If the give way helmsperson appears to not be changing course as required, the stand on helmsperson should call him on it. T or F?
true
Use a firm steady pulling or pushing motion with your hand to open or close an MC bailer. T or F?
false
How can the helmsperson increase momentum before initiating a tack?
bear away
What can the trimmer do to increase power during a tack?
back the jib
The Skipper prepares the crew for a tack with “Ready About.” T or F?
False-the HELMSMAN Does-TRICK QUESTION
.The term for direction in which the bow is pointing is _____?
heading
Determine wind direction at a given time more precisely by facing toward it and ____.
Turning your head right and left until the wind feel or sounds equal on both ears
On a mainsail the forward edge is the luff. On a jib sail the forward edge is the what?
luff
On a mainsail the lower point closest to the mast is the tack. On a jib sail the lower point closest to the mast is the ____.
clew
Which is NOT true about weather helm?
it’s never a good thing
To help students gain confidence, teach control techniques that can be used to respond to excessive heeling. Which one of these is the least favored response to excessive heeling.
Let go of the mainsheet and tiller so the boat will round up
Which stopping on-the-water technique is most likely to involve loss of steerageway?
in irons
A loose footed mainsail _____.
is open between the sail foot and the boom
What 2 boat parts does our Hunter 18 not have?
Transom and Traveler
The crew member with overall authority on a TCSC boat is the ____?
Skipper
The crew member who will back the jib during a tack is the _____?
Trimmer
Select the knot most reliable for joining the ends of two lines which will be under tension.
Sheet Bend
The stopper knot we use to prevent lines from slipping through blocks or fairleads is ____?
figure eight
Which cleat is used on a Capri mast to secure the halyard?
horn cleat
Which cleat is used on a Capri mast to secure the halyard?
horn cleat
The wind has shifted forward to oppose our boats forward motion. We have been _____?
headed
The wind has shifted aft of our boat to give us a push. We have been ____?
lifted
The lake shore onto which the wind is blowing is the ____shore.
leeward
The wind feels the lightest on which of these points of sail?
broad reach
The closest to the wind that you can sail is on what point of sail?
close hauled
as part of jibing an MC while racing the helmsperson will grab the tackle (mainsheet lines below the boom block) and then _______.
ease the boom and sail across to the other side
Trim the ________ to smooth the foot and reduce the draft in the lower third of the mainsail.
outhaul
What keeps the sail leech from curling into an inefficient shape?
battens
When you are steering too close to the wind and losing efficiency you are said to be_________.
pinching
In the TCSC Sailing Manual “feathering” is described as _______.
making subtle steering adjustments to eliminate luffing
Normally when Heaving To the mainsail is eased but not luffing. True or False?
True
Which is not true of Leeway?
greatest when close hauled
Which is not true of Drag?
reduce it by reefing
The Jib sail has two sheets. Usually the one on the leeward side is called the_____?
working sheet
The best position to reef a sloop is?
at the dock
You can heel your boat more when close hauled than when on a beam reach. True or false?
True
As the sailboat heads down from close hauled, through the reaches and into a run what force goes from the major influence to zero influence in propelling the boat?
lift from the sail shape
Because the asymmetrical spinnaker on a Hunter 18 would be blanketed by the mainsail, it is not used for what point of sail?
Run
Which TCSC boat has the most pronounced sail roach?
Hunter 18
Trimming the sheet usually increases sail draft. T or F?
False
Which is not true of broaching?
unlikely on an MC Scow
which is untrue about Sailing by the Lee?
never part of a proper jibe.
What is not true of a Chicken Jibe?
cleat the jib before initiating this
Which does not describe “Tack?”
aft sail corner on a mainsail
If a telltale is fluttering on the windward side of a jib sail. One way to adjust is by_____.
falling off
When trimming multiple sails on a boat always trim which sail first?
the forward-most sail
it’s best to Heave To in a starboard tack rather than a port tack. True or False?
True-right of way
When leaving a buoy or the dock any of the out-of-irons techniques will work if you have space. True or false?
true
To come out of irons into a starboard tack which technique won’t work?
Hold rudder to port and drift backwards
Which boat does not have a self-bailing cockpit?
MC Scow
You have a brand new student, first time at the tiller. What do you have this student try first and then second?
sail on various reaches and then into irons
When turning from a run into a buoy landing you must have your mainsail on what side of the turn?
non-buoy side
Shroud Telltales indicate what?
Combination of True and Boat Winds
If we have no-wind conditions on a Saturday morning or Tuesday evening club sailing session, for what skills can we still demonstrate, practice and check boxes?
Lots
I don’t remember what buoy my boat was on and the buoy tag is missing from the bow or painter. What’s the best way to find the proper buoy number?
look at the park sticker on the transom
To turn a sloop rigged boat that is in irons into a port tack, back the jib to _______ or back the main to ________.
Jib to port or main to starboard
I’m rowing a tender out to get a boat and, although I’m facing backwards, I want to maintain a straight heading through the buoy field. Sighting across the shoulder of the person riding in the stern seat I should adjust my rowing to try to keep that shoulder point aligned with _______.
a fixed point on the shore
I’m rowing a tender through the buoy field and the coxswain (person in the back seat) is signaling with a hand held vertically in front of their nose. They angle that hand toward my right shoulder. I should adjust heading by _________.
Pulling a little harder on the left oar
Only after you have skippered-out can you crew on a race boat on lake Harriet or Minnetonka, or crew on a Safety Boat during races. True or False?
False
It’s a windy race day on Lake Harriet, and you are serving as crew on an MC Scow. Your primary duties are___________. (best answer)
provide live ballast, work the boards and be observant
You’ve just righted a capsized Catalina Capri. What’s the thing that is common to forget to check ?
bilge water in the cuddy
You are a new skipper and you are taking your partner and child for a sail. What things are required?
A PFD for each person. Guests under 18 and non-swimmers wear them at all times & waivers on file for each non-club member
You have towed an MC to the dock and then discovered that the line to raise and lower one of the bilge boards is non-functional. You should________.
report the condition to the dock captain, boat captain or maintenance team
try to repair, or help repair the problem, and report it regardless
If you can’t repair it tow it back to the buoy and hang the bailer bucket part way up the mast.
All of the above Correct response
