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1. What are the two types of rigging found on a sailing boat? Cordage and Lanyard Running and Standing Rigid and Flexible Thwart and Pintle

2. A boat has a port(left) and starboard(right) side. In describing a boats side relative to the wind, which terms are used? Weather and Lee Windward and Wet High side and Hull side Heavy and Light

3. The closest a boat can normally sail is at a 45 degree angle into the wind? True False

4. What is the fastest point of sailing? Reaching Tacking Running Motoring

5. A sail works just like an airplane wing? True False

6. How are sailboats moved left or right? Tilt Sail positioning Rudder Centerboard

7. What is the sail used in addition to the main and jib, to add speed to a boat sailing downwind? Spinnaker Kite Parachute Burgee

8. A tack is when the boat turns its bow through the wind, and the weather side changes. What is the maneuver called, when the boat is turned and the wind crosses the stern? Jibe & Gybe Rounding six Transoming Capsizing

9. What is the most efficient use of the sails when sailing downwind? Porpoising Close -hauled Wing and wing Jib lowered

10. What is a burgee? Locker for storing sails Bathroom aboard a sailboat Type of spinnaker Small pennant used to determine wind direction