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US Sailing Learn Sailing Right! Beginning Sailing Exam
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Abeam - Answer- The location of anything beyond either side of the boat at right angles to the centerline. 
 
Accidental Jibe - Answer- 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 - Answer- The direction toward the stern 
 
Ahead - Answer- The location of anything forward of the bow. 
 
Astern - Answer- The location of anything aft of the stern 
 
Battens - Answer- Stiffening piece...
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ASA 101-Practice test | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ASA 101-Practice test | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
 
When sailing, always be aware of the wind's ______ and _______ 
speed, direction 
The desirable force generate______. 
lift 
The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called the_______. 
no-sail zone 
Sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing a _______ course. 
zig zag 
The point of sail at the edge of a no-sail zone is called_________. 
close-hauled 
A boat sailing across the wind is said to be __________...
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Sailing Level 1 Exam Questions with correct Answers
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Current - Answer- horizontal movement of water 
 
Ditty Bag Contents - Answer- -tools 
-a knife 
-spare parts 
-a whistle 
-extra line 
(other useful boat parts, pieces, and devices may be included) 
 
What is the fundamental rule for capsizing situations? - Answer- Make sure everyone is okay and stay with the boat 
 
Windward tell-tales flopping? - Answer- Trim sails or head down 
 
Leeward tell-tales flopping? - Answer- Ease sails or head up 
 
Over taking boats/Right of way - Answer- Leew...
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US SAILING LEARN SAILING RIGHT! BEGINNING SAILING EXAM STUDY GUIDE 100% PASS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS | A+ GRADE ASSURED // LATEST
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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...
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US SAILING LEVEL 1 LSR EXAM STUDY GUIDE 100% PASS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS | A+ GRADE ASSURED // LATEST
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Center of Lateral Resistance (CLR) - ANS the focal point of all the forces resisting slipping sideways through the water (keel and rudder) 
 
Center of Effort - ANS theoretical focal point of the force generated by the wind acting on the sail(s) - main and jib 
 
Drag - ANS slowing force resulting from the friction of a boat moving through water 
 
when a boat is sailing upwind, it slips to - ANS leeward 
 
centerboard's primary responsibility - ANS resistance to side-slipping 
 
ru...
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ASA Basic Keelboat Sailing 101 Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions
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Starboard Tack - ️️When the wind hits the right side of the boat and the boom is on 
the left, often has right of way 
Apparent Wind - ️️The combination of true wind and boat speed wind 
Boom - ️️The spar at the bottom of the mainsail 
Hull - ️️The body of the boat 
Keel - ️️The weighted fin at the bottom of the boat 
Bow - ️️The front of the boat 
Stern - ️️The back of the boat 
Cockpit - ️️The space where the helmsman sits 
Rudder - ️️The fin used for steeri...
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ASA 101 Keel Boat Skipper Text Book Review Questions And Answers Latest Updates
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The combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boats motion (that we feel 
on the boat) is called __________ wind. - ️️Apparent Wind 
When sailing, always be aware of the wind's __________ and __________. - 
️️Speed and Direction 
The desirable force generated by the wind moving across the sail is called __________. 
- ️️Lift 
The direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called __________ 
__________ __________ - ️️No Sail Zone 
Sailboats...
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NEW HAMPSHIRE BOAT TEST WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
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NEW HAMPSHIRE BOAT TEST WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% 
 
Bow - correct answer Front of vessel 
 
Stern - correct answer Rear of vessel 
 
Starboard - correct answer Right side of vessel 
 
Port - correct answer Left side of vessel 
 
Hull - correct answer Body of vessel 
 
Gunwale - correct answer Upper edge of vessels side (pronounced "gunnel") 
 
Cleat - correct answer Metal fitting where rope can be fastened 
 
Propellor - correct answer Rotates and powers the boat backwards or forwards 
 
Bea...
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US Sailing Level 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
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Lee Helm - ANSWER A boat's tendency to turn leeward caused by too little force in the mainsail and too much force in the jib. 
 
Weather Helm - ANSWER The boat turns windward caused by the force on the mainsail overpowering the jib. 
 
Center of Effort - ANSWER The location of the collective force both exerted by the mainsail and
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ASA Sailing Exam Questions and Answers
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The fastest way to change a sails power is to change its _____ to the _______ - Answer-angle, wind 
 
The shape of the mainsail may be changes by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. Match the sail control with the edge of sail it affects: 
Outhaul 
Halyard or downhaul or Cunnigham 
Boom Vang 
 
Luff 
Leech 
Foot - Answer-Outhaul - foot 
Halyard - luff 
Boom vang - leech 
 
The outhaul changes the depth of the _____ of the mainsail - Answer-draft 
 
Tightening the downhaul or the cunnig...
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