Terminology

Question 1

Which of the following sailing terms is described as "The boat turns away from the wind"?

• Hull
• Bearing Away
• Windward
• Tack

Question 2

Which of the following describes the sailing term "Luffing Up"?

• The front of the boat
• Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow
• Front leading edge of a sail
• The boat turns into the wind

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"?

• Head
• Roach
• Topping Lift
• AHead

Question 4

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

• 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
• Sail located behind the main mast of the vessel
• A line that connects the boom to the lower of the mast to provide down force on the boom
• A tall vertical spar that supports the sails

Question 5

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

• Used to steer the boat through the water
• 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
• The right side of the boat