When sailing, always be aware of the wind's ___ and ___ - ANSWERSspeed and direction
The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called? - ANSWERSlift
The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the - ANSWERSNo-sail zone
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Sailing Made Eas Questions & Answers
When sailing, always be aware of the wind's ___ and ___ - ANSWERSspeed and
direction
The desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail is called? -
ANSWERSlift
The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the -
ANSWERSNo-sail zone
Sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing a ____ course. - ANSWERSzigzag
The point of sail at the edge of the no-sail zone is called ___ ___ - ANSWERSclose
hauled
A boat sailing across the wind is said to be - ANSWERSreaching
As the sailboat's direction changes relative to the wind, so should the sail's _____ to the
wind be adjusted. - ANSWERSangle (or trim)
The combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boat's motion (that we feel
on the boat) is called _____ wind? - ANSWERSapparent
The _ is an underwater fin fixed on the bottom of the sailboat that provides stability and
lateral resistance - ANSWERSKeel
The sailboat's direction through the water is controlled by the —, which can be turned by
means of either a _ or a _ _. - ANSWERSRudder, tiller, steering wheel
The mainsail should be raised when the sailboat is oriented ___ to ___ -
ANSWERSHead to wind
When turning the boat toward the wind, sails should be ___ in - ANSWERStrimmed
When turning the boat away from the wind, the sails should be _________ out. -
ANSWERSeased
"Fluttering" sails are said to be _. - ANSWERSLuffing
The best way to steer the boat on a straight course is to look toward the ___ and pick a
___ to steer toward - ANSWERSShore, landmark
When you turn the bow of the boat toward the wind you are - ANSWERSHeading up
, When you turn the bow of the boat away from the wind you are - ANSWERSbearing
away
The "golden rule" of sail trim is: "when in __, let it __." - ANSWERSDoubt, out
When the boat is stopped, pointed toward the wind with the sails luffing, it is said to be
_____________. - ANSWERSIn irons
When the wind is blowing on the port side, the boat is said to be sailing on a ______
______. - ANSWERSport tack
When the wind is blowing on the starboard side, the boat is said to be sailing on a
______ _______. - ANSWERSstarboard tack
Turning the boat so the bow passes through the wind, bringing the wind to blow onto the
opposite side of the boat is called: - ANSWERSTacking
Changing tacks by turning the boat so it's stern passes through the wind is called ____.
- ANSWERSJibing
The Hellman's commands for tacking the boat (also called "coming about") are "____ ,
_____" and "____ ______." - ANSWERSReady about, Helm's a-lee
The Hellman's commands for jibing the boat are "____ to ____" and "_____ - _____." -
ANSWERSPrepare to Jibe, Jibe-Ho
To jibe safely, it's very important to ____ the ____ in toward the centerline as the boat
bears away onto a run. - ANSWERSTrim, mainsail
Sailing on a run with the mainsail and jib on opposite sides of the boat is called sailing
___ on ___ - ANSWERSwing to wing
If the wind is on the same side of the boat as the mainsail while sailing downwind, the
boat is said to be ________ by the _______. - ANSWERSSailing by the lee
The danger of sailing by the lee is the increased risk of an ___ ___ -
ANSWERSAccidental Jibe
The fastest way to change the sail's power is to change its ____ to the ____. -
ANSWERSAngle to the wind
The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail.
Match the sail control with the edge of the sail it affects. - ANSWERSOuthaul : foot.
Halyard or downhaul or Cunningham : luff. Boom vang : leeck
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