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 "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 3
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Clew"?
Your Answer:
Bottom forward corner of a sail
Correct Answer:
Bottom aft corner of a sail
Question 4
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Bow"?
Your Answer:
The front of the boat
Question 5
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