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US SAILING LEARN SAILING RIGHT! BEGINNING SAILING EXAM | EXPERT FOR GUARANTEED PASS | 100% CORRECT Abeam - The location of anything beyond either side of the boat at right angles to the centerline. Accidental Jibe - An unexpected jibe when sailing downwind and the wind catches the back side of the mainsasil, possible causing the helmsman to lose control of the boat. Aft - The direction toward the stern Ahead - The location of anything forward of the bow. Astern -...

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Left side of a boat/vessel - Answer- Port Front of a boat - Answer- Bow What color lights are the sidelights? - Answer- Red and green Color of all-round light - Answer- White Rear of a boat/vessel - Answer- Stern Right side of a boat/vessel - Answer- Starboard Body of a vessel/boat - Answer- Hull Upper edge of a vessel/boats side - Answer- Gunwale Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened - Answer- Cleat Rotates and powers a boat foward and backward - Answer- Prope...

What sailing maneuver reduces the transition time of the sail switching sides during a tack? - ANS Roll tack Why do sailors keep an eye out for puffs and lulls when sailing upwind? - ANS To anticipate changes in wind strength and direction. Five or more short blasts of a boats horn indicate which of the following? - ANS Danger or doubt about another vessels intention How should you adjust your sail shape when sailing upwind in waves and moderate breeze? - ANS flatten it Which...

Lift - ANSWER -When the wind direction shifts from fhe bow towards the stern -allows you to figuratively sail higher upwind Header - ANSWER -when the wind shifts towards the bow -causes you to figuratively sail less upwind, should tack Veering/clocking wind - ANSWER Wind that consistently shifts in a clockwise direction

Learn Sailing Right Exam Questions Complete Solutions Current Update (A+ Pass) What sailing maneuver reduces the transition time of the sail switching sides during a tack? - Answers -Roll tack Why do sailors keep an eye out for puffs and lulls when sailing upwind? - Answers -To anticipate changes in wind strength and direction. Five or more short blasts of a boats horn indicate which of the following? - Answers -Danger or doubt about another vessels intention How should you adjust yo...

US Sailing - Learn Sailing Right Intermediate Sailing Exam Questions Complete Solutions Current Update (A+ Pass) Groove - Answers -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 - Answers -The act of scalloping slightly towards the No-Go Zone for each puff & returning to the groove as the puff abates. Footing - Answers -Act of easing sails slightly & heading down to the lowe...

In general, what is the proper location for a Helmsman to sit on a small dinghy? - ANSWER windward side What does Heaving-to require? - ANSWER a backed jib What is the term for changing direction toward the wind? - ANSWER heading up