Question 1
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "The boat turns into the wind"?
Your Answer:
Luffing Up
Question 2
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Forestay"?
Your Answer:
Most commonly a stainless steel wire, the forestay is a piece of standing rigging which helps keep the mast upright. It is attached at the bow of the boat, to the top of the mast
Question 3
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "A line used to hold the boom up while the sail is lowered. Most commonly attached to the aft of the boom to the top of the mast"?
Your Answer:
Topping Lift
Question 4
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Tell Tales"?
Your Answer:
Light strips of material attached to the sail to indicate whether the air stream on the sail surface is smooth or turbulent
Question 5
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Behind the boat"?
Your Answer:
AStern