101 review questions

Question 1

when sailing always be aware of the winds _____ and ____

Answer 1

speed and direction

Question 2

the desirable force generated by the wind moving across a sail

Answer 2

lift

Question 3

the direction relative to the wind in which the sailboat cannot sail is called

Answer 3

no sail zone

Question 4

sailboats can reach an upwind destination by sailing in a _____ course

Answer 4

zigzag

Question 5

the point of sail at the edge of the no sail zone

Answer 5

close hauled

Question 6

a boat sailing across the wind is said to be

Answer 6

reaching

Question 7

sailing straight downwind is called

Answer 7

running

Question 8

as the sailboat’s direction changes relative to the wind, so should the sails ____ to the wind be adjusted

Answer 8

angle or trim

Question 9

the combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boats motion (what we feel on the boat) is called

Answer 9

apparent wind

Question 10

the ____ is and underwater fin fixed on the bottom of the sailboat that provides stability and lateral resistance

Answer 10

keel

Question 11

the sailboats direction through the water is controlled by the ___ which can be turned by means of either a ___ or a _____ ____

Answer 11

rudder
tiller
steering wheel

Question 12

the mainsail should be raised when the sailboat is oriented _____ to ____

Answer 12

head

wind

Question 13

when turning the boat toward the wind, the sails should be ___ in

Answer 13

trimmed

Question 14

when turning the boat away from the wind, the sails should be ____ out

Answer 14

eased

Question 15

fluttering sails are said to be ____

Answer 15

luffing

Question 16

the best way to steer the boat on a straight course is to look toward the ___ and pick a ____ to steer toward

Answer 16

shore

landmark

Question 17

when you turn the bow of the boat toward the wind you are____ _____

Answer 17

heading up

Question 18

when you turn the bow of the boat away from the wind you are ____ ____

Answer 18

bearing away

Question 19

the golden rule of sail trim is “when in ___, let it ____”

Answer 19

doubt

out

Question 20

when the boat is stopped, pointing toward the wind, with the sails luffing, the boat is said to be ____ ___

Answer 20

in irons

Question 21

when the wind is blowing on the port side, the boat is said to be sailing on a

Answer 21

port tack

Question 22

when the wind is blowing on the starboard side, the boat is said to be sailing on a ___

Answer 22

starboard tack

Question 23

turning the boat so the bow passes through the wind, bringing the wind to blow onto the opposite side of the boat is called ____

Answer 23

tacking

Question 24

changing tacks by turning the boat so its stern passes through the wind is called

Answer 24

jibing

Question 25

the helmsman's commands for tacking the boat (also called "coming about") are ____ _____ and ____ _____

Answer 25

ready about | helm's a lee

Question 26

the helmsman's commands for jjibing the boat are | ___ to and ___ -____

Answer 26

prepare to jibe | jibe-ho

Question 27

to jibe safely it's very important to ____ the ____ in toward the centerline as the boat bears away onto a run

Answer 27

trim | mainsail

Question 28

sailing on a run with the mainsail and jib on opposite sides of the boat is called sailing __-on-___

Answer 28

wing on wing

Question 29

if the wind is on the same side of the boat as the mainsail while sailing downwind, the boat is said to be ___ by the ___

Answer 29

sailing by the lee

Question 30

the danger of sailing by the lee is the increased risk of an ____ ____

Answer 30

accidental jibe

Question 31

the fastest way to change the sail's power is to change its ___ to the ___

Answer 31

angle to the wind

Question 32

the shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting the tension in the edges of the sail match the sail control with edge of the sail it affects 1. Outhaul ____ 2. Halyard or downhaul or Cunningham- 3. boom vang-

Answer 32

1. foot 2. luff 3. leech

Question 33

the outhaul changes the depth of the ____ of the mainsail

Answer 33

draft

Question 34

tightening the downhaul or Cunningham moves the draft of the mainsail _____

Answer 34

forward

Question 35

tightening the _____ ____ holds the boom down on a downwind point of sail

Answer 35

boom vang

Question 36

to get full power and optimum use out of the mainsail, ____ it until it just starts to luff, then trim the mainsail in so it just stops ____

Answer 36

ease | luffing

Question 37

two ways to change the sails angle to the wind are: A:____ or _____ the sail B: ___ ____ or ____ ____

Answer 37

ease, trim | head up or bear away

Question 38

the tendency for the boat to head up toward the wind on its own is called ____ helm

Answer 38

weather helm

Question 39

the tendency for the boat to bear away from the wind on its own is called___ helm

Answer 39

lee helm

Question 40

while sailing close -hauled, 4 ways to decrease the heel of the boat are: 1. ___ ____ slightly into the edge of the no-sail zone 2. move the crew to the ___ side of the boat 3. ___ the main ___ 4. move the ______ to leeward

Answer 40

1. head up 2. windward 3. ease the main sheet 4. traveler

Question 41

reducing the size of the sail so that less area is exposed to the wind is called ____

Answer 41

reefing

Question 42

match the knots to primary use | 1. bowline

Answer 42

form a non-slipping loop, tie jib sheets to the clew of jib

Question 43

Figure 8 knot

Answer 43

keep the line from slipping through a fairlead or block

Question 44

square knot

Answer 44

tie to ends of a line together

Question 45

cleat hitch

Answer 45

secure a dock line to a horn cleat

Question 46

clove hitch

Answer 46

temporary tie up to a dock piling, attach fenders to stanchion

Question 47

round turn and 2 half hitches

Answer 47

more secure tie up to a dock piling

Question 48

when you want a break while sailing, you can make the boat lie ____-____

Answer 48

hove-to

Question 49

you heave-to by backing the ____, easing the ____, and putting the ___ to leeward

Answer 49

jib mainsail helm (tiller)

Question 50

dock line that secures the bow of the boat to the dock

Answer 50

bow line

Question 51

dock line that secures the stern of the boat to the dock

Answer 51

stern line

Question 52

dock line that keeps the boat from moving aft

Answer 52

forward spring

Question 53

dock line that keeps the boat from moving forward

Answer 53

aft spring

Question 54

_____ are used to protect the hull from contact with the dock or other boats

Answer 54

fenders

Question 55

the ideal point of sail on which to approach a mooring ball is on a ___ ____

Answer 55

close reach

Question 56

in the navigation rules, rule 5 ( the lookout rule) requires all vessels to maintain a proper lookout using ___ and ____ and any other available means (e.g. radar)

Answer 56

sight and hearing

Question 57

it is the responsibility of every vessel operator to avoid a ____

Answer 57

collision

Question 58

the ___-______ vessels obligation is to maintain ___ and speed

Answer 58

stand on | course

Question 59

the ___ - ___ vessel is required to maneuver out of the way of the stand on vessel

Answer 59

give-way

Question 60

a vessel overtaking another vessel must ___ _____ to the vessel being overtaken

Answer 60

give-way

Question 61

when two sailing vessels are approaching on opposite tacks, the vessel with the wind on the ____ side is the stand on vessel

Answer 61

starboard

Question 62

when two vessels are sailing with the wind on the same side the vessel to ___ ___ is the give way vessel

Answer 62

windward

Question 63

when a sailboat has its engine running and in gear, it is defined as a ___-____vessel, regardless of whether its sails are raised

Answer 63

power -driven

Question 64

a powerboat, not in a channel or restricted in its ability to maneuver should ____ ___ to a sailboat under sail, unless the sailboat is ____ the power boat

Answer 64

give way | overtaking

Question 65

when two power driven vessels are meeting head on, ____ boat is the stand on vessel. Instead, both vessels should alter course to ___ and pass port to port

Answer 65

neither | starboard

Question 66

in a crossing situation, if power boat A sees powerboat b on its starboard side, the powerboat A shall

Answer 66

give way

Question 67

the give way vessel shall take ___ and ___ action to keep clear. If the give way vessel does not seem to be taking early or substantial enough action, then the ____-____ vessel must take action to avoid a collision

Answer 67

early and substantial | stand on

Question 68

nearly all vessels must be ____ with the state in which they operate, and /or ____ though the us. coast guard vessel documentation center

Answer 68

registered | documented

Question 69

there must be at least one type I, II, III or V ____ ____ on board for ____ person

Answer 69

life jacket or pfd | each person

Question 70

``` examples of visual distress signals include 1. 2. 3. 4. ```

Answer 70

flares smoke signals distress flag electric distress light

Question 71

an ___ can serve as a sound producing device

Answer 71

air horn

Question 72

any sailboat under 26' in length with and engine must carry a ____ ___

Answer 72

fire extinguisher

Question 73

a sailing vessel over 23' in length under way at night or in restricted visibility is required to display a ____ sidelight on the port side, a green sidelight on the ___ side and a ____ light on the stern

Answer 73

red starboard white

Question 74

when a sailboat 23' or longer is navigating at night with its engine operating in gear it must also display a white ___ light in addition to the sidelights and stern light

Answer 74

steaming

Question 75

the federal limit for blood alcohol is

Answer 75

.08

Question 76

in the aids to navigation system, a _____ is a floating aid anchored to the bottom. A beacon is a ____ mark and can be on land or in the water

Answer 76

buoy | fixed

Question 77

lateral aids to navigation are identified by 3 features

Answer 77

color shape number

Question 78

a way to remember on which side to keep the starboard-hand (red) markers when entering a channel from seaward is the phrase

Answer 78

red right returning

Question 79

a ____ ____ buoy has red and white vertical stripes and is safe to pass on either side

Answer 79

safe water

Question 80

the procedure for recovering a crewmember who has fallen overboard (a MOB) is 1. appoint someone as a ____ to keep the MOB in sight 2. throw ___ device to the MOB 3. maneuver the boat back to the MOB and approach on a ____ ____ point of sail 4. stop the boat by ___ the sails and bring the MOB aboard

Answer 80

spotter floatation close reach luffing

Question 81

the figure8 recovery method works well on small boats since there is no ___ , thereby reducing the risk of a second MOB

Answer 81

jibe

Question 82

checking the____ forecast is one of the most important steps to take before going sailing

Answer 82

weather

Question 83

a _____ plan can be provided to friend or relative who is willing to be responsible for contacting the authorities if you do not make contact on schedule

Answer 83

float plan