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 describes the sailing term "Stern"?
Your Answer:
The back of the boat
Question 3
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Generates lift using the forward motion of the boat, counteracting the leeward force of the wind. It also provides ballast to the boat"?
Your Answer:
Keel
Question 4
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow"?
Your Answer:
Backstay
Question 5
Which of the following sailing terms means "Bottom forward corner of a sail"?
Your Answer:
Tack