Parts of a Sail

Question 1

Which of the following describes the "Leech" part of the sail?

• Aft edge of a sail
• The top of a sail
• Bottom edge of a sail
• Front leading edge of a sail

Question 2

Which of the following describes the "Luff" part of the sail?

• Front leading edge of a sail
• Aft edge of a sail
• Bottom forward corner of a sail
• 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 "Tack" part of the sail?

• Long thins strips of usually either fibreglass or wood used to support the sail
• Bottom forward corner of a sail
• Bottom edge of a sail
• Aft edge of a sail

Question 4

Which of the following describes the "Clew" part of the sail?

• Long thins strips of usually either fibreglass or wood used to support the sail
• Bottom forward corner of a sail
• Bottom aft corner of a sail
• Bottom edge of a sail

Question 5

The following image identifies which part of a sail?

• Luff
• Clew
• Battens
• Foot