Sailing Fundamentals

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1. The left and right sides of the boat is referr to as what? windward and leeward leech and draft port and starboard head and luff

2. The person steering the boat is considered the skipper. True False

3. The lines that are used to raise and lower the sails are known as what? Sheets Battens Jib Halyards

4. When the boat is head to wind, and the sails luffing and the boat is gaining no headway, this term is known as what? In luff In draft In shackles In irons

5. Which is the correct procedure to get out of irons? Get out and paddle the front of the boat until the wind fills the sails, trim sails. Sheet the sails in at full trim, get everyone on the same side of the boat so it tilts to fill the sails with air. Sit and wait for the wind to change direction. Back the main sail until the boat is moving backwards, reverse rudders until the wind fills the sails.

6. Coming about upwind is known as what? Jibing Tacking Heeling Luffing

7. Which of the following is most dangerous to people on a sailboat? Sharks Accidental jibe Hiking out Flying a hull (catamarans)

8. The wind you feel on the boat while sailing is known as what? Apparent wind Refreshing False wind True wind

9. When the boat is sailing straight downwind or almost straight downwind, it is called what? Reaching Jibing Close hauled Running

10. A sailboat always has the right of way over a power boat. True False