Points of Sail

Question 1

Which of the following describes a run point of sail?

• A precise point of sail and is exactly perpendicular to the direction of the wind
• When a boat is sailing directly downwind.
• Any angle to the wind between close hauled and a beam reach
• Sailing as close to the No Sail Zone as possible without entering it

Question 2

Close Hauled is a precise point of sail?

• False
• True

Question 3

A point of sail is the direction a sailing boat is travelling in, relative to the direction of the tide?

• False
• True

Question 4

The following image identifies which point of sail?

• Broad Reach
• Close Reach
• Run
• Beam Reach

Question 5

The following image identifies which point of sail?

• Close Reach
• Beam Reach
• Close Hauled
• Run