Question 1
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Boom"?
Your Answer:
A horizontal spar attached to the aft of the mast just below the sail. The boom is attached to the sail and keeps the sail flatter when at an angle from the centerline of the boat
Question 2
Which of the following sailing terms means "Bottom forward corner of a sail"?
Your Answer:
Tack
Question 3
Wind is the only force required for a boat to travel upwind. True or False?
Your Answer:
False
Question 4
Which of the following describes a close hauled point of sail?
Your Answer:
Sailing as close to the No Sail Zone as possible without entering it
Question 5
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "The right side of the boat"?
Your Answer:
Starboard