Us sailing - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Abeam - ANS The location of anything beyond either side of the boat at right angles to the centerline. Accidental Jibe - ANS An unexpected jibe when sailing downwind and the wind catches the back side of the mainsail, possible causing the helmsman to lose control of the boat. Aft - ANS The direction toward the stern Ahead - ANS The location of anything forward of the bow. Astern - ANS The location of anything aft of the stern Battens - ANS Stiffening pieces placed hori...

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 - ANSWER The act of scalloping slightly towards the No-Go Zone for each puff & returning to the groove as the puff abates. Footing - ANSWER Act of easing sails slightly & heading down to the lower side of the groove.

Center of Lateral Resistance (CLR) - ANSWER the focal point of all the forces resisting slipping sideways through the water (keel and rudder) Center of Effort - ANSWER theoretical focal point of the force generated by the wind acting on the sail(s) - main and jib Drag - ANSWER slowing force resulting from the friction of a boat moving through water

US SAILING LEVEL 1 LSR EXAM | 100% VERIFIED | GRADED A+ Center of Lateral Resistance (CLR) - the focal point of all the forces resisting slipping sideways through the water (keel and rudder) Center of Effort - theoretical focal point of the force generated by the wind acting on the sail(s) - main and jib Drag - slowing force resulting from the friction of a boat moving through water when a boat is sailing upwind, it slips to - leeward centerboard's primary responsibil...

Which characteristic was ranked in the top 5 for what students/athletes find most important in a teacher/coach? - ANSWER Fun How should mistakes be handled to create a welcoming environment for students? - ANSWER How should mistakes be handled to create a welcoming environment for students? Attributes of a US Sailing/US Powerboating Instructor include: - ANSWER Arrives early, is dressed appropriately and is well-prepared

US Sailing Basic Keelboat Exam

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...

Before going out on the water you should... - ANSWER check the weather, check the condition of your safety boat and safety equipment, determine the number of instructors/assistants, factor in time constrains(rigging, derigging), gather all equipment, gas in the boat what three components should a water session have? - ANSWER The warm up, the core, and the cool down What should be included in 'the warm up' - ANSWER something simple and familiar

Which part of the sail do battens support? - ANSWER leech what is the horizontal flow of air called? - ANSWER current What is indicated when telltales stream straight back on a sail? - ANSWER smooth air flow moved towards the sail - ANSWER What is done with the tiller to start a tack?