US Sailing - Learn Sailing Right Intermediate Sailing Exam Questions Complete Solutions Current Update (A+ Pass)
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US Sailing - Learn Sailing Right
Intermediate Sailing Exam Questions
Complete Solutions Current Update (A+
Pass)
Groove - Answer-Is the course between the high & low side of close hauled, when you are
making the best speed & achieving the highest pointing angle toward the wind.
Feathering - A...
Traveler - Answer✔✔-A control used to adjust the location of the boom with the main sheet.
Backstay - Answer✔✔-The standing rigging that runs from the top of the mast to the transom;
helps pull the top of the mast aft.
Bridle - Answer✔✔-A fixed piece of line that, when shortened or lengthened, affects the boom
position relative to the boats centerline.
Compression Battens - Answer✔✔-The battens that extend from the luff to the leech of the
main.
Dacron - Answer✔✔-Used for towing (Polyster lines).
Fathom - Answer✔✔-A unit of length equal to 6' used for measuring depth.
Weather Helm - Answer✔✔-When a boat tends to turn to windward, due to too much power in
sail(s).
Lee Helm - Answer✔✔-Boats tendency to turn to leeward caused by too little force in the
mainsail combined with too much weight on the windward side, mostly in light winds.
Navigation Aids - Answer✔✔-Fixed objects, such as buoys, & lighthouses.
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