Terminology

Question 1

Which of the following sailing terms is described as "A line that connects the boom to the lower of the mast to provide down force on the boom"?

• Kicking Strap
• Fore (For'ard)
• Bearing Away
• Battens

Question 2

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Mast"?

• Sail located behind the main mast of the vessel
• Used to steer the boat through the water
• A tall vertical spar that supports the sails
• The boat turns into the wind

Question 3

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Kicking Strap"?

• 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
• A line that connects the boom to the lower of the mast to provide down force on the boom
• Light strips of material attached to the sail to indicate whether the air stream on the sail surface is smooth or turbulent
• Inside the boat towards the bow

Question 4

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Keel"?

• A tall vertical spar that supports the sails
• The back of the boat
• Generates lift using the forward motion of the boat, counteracting the leeward force of the wind. It also provides ballast to the boat
• 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 5

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Leeward"?

• Away from the wind
• In front of the boat
• The right side of the boat
• Bottom forward corner of a sail