Points of Sail

Question 1

Which of the following describes a close hauled point of sail?

• Sailing as close to the No Sail Zone as possible without entering it
• A precise point of sail and is exactly perpendicular to the direction of the wind
• Any angle to the wind between close hauled and a beam reach
• Can be any angle to the wind from a beam reach to running downwind.

Question 2

Which of the following describes a close reach point of sail?

• When a boat is sailing directly downwind.
• A precise point of sail and is exactly perpendicular to the direction of the wind
• Any angle to the wind between close hauled and a beam reach
• When the boat is facing directly into the wind.

Question 3

For the majority of boats, which of the following is the fastest point of sail?

• Head to Wind
• Beam Reach
• Broad Reach
• Close Reach

Question 4

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

• False
• True

Question 5

Close Hauled is a precise point of sail?

• False
• True