Terminology

Question 1

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

• The right side of the boat
• Front leading edge of a sail
• Sail at the foremast of the vessel, slightly longer than a jib and overlaps the main sail
• A flag identifying the recreational organisation of a boat

Question 2

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

• In front of the boat
• 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
• Behind the boat

Question 3

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"?

• AStern
• Aft
• Stern
• Backstay

Question 4

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

• Watertight body of the boat
• 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. It is loosened or removed once the sail is raised
• The boat turns into the wind
• Inside the boat towards the stern

Question 5

Which of the following sailing terms is described as "Watertight body of the boat"?

• Hull
• Genoa
• AStern
• Telltale