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Skipper Out 1 Test Flashcards

1
Q

Alternate instructions like “Tacking” instead of “Ready About” are OK if intent is clear?

A

False

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2
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The crew member controlling the tiller is called what?

A

Helmsperson

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3
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The crew member controlling the jib sheet is called what?

A

Trimmer

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4
Q

Select the knot most reliable for attaching a line through a grommet.

A

Boline

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5
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What is the more common name for the knot we use on TCSC for reefing sails?

A

Square Knot

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6
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Which cleats have no moving parts?

A

horn cleat, jam cleat

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7
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What is the name of the things that hold the shrouds out away from the mast?

A

Spreaders

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8
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Where might you find telltales on a Catalina Capri?

A

jib sail & shroud

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9
Q

12 knots is faster than 12 MPH. T of F?

A

True

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10
Q

With respect to sailing what does the term shroud mean?

A

a side stay

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11
Q

At 12 knots of wind what may occur on Lake Harriet? (best answer)

A

whitecaps

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12
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At 12 knots of wind on Lake Harriet, what is a good precaution on a sloop rigged club boat?

A

reef the mainsail

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13
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The wind blows onto what side of the boat?

A

windward

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14
Q

In sailing terms Aft is opposite of what?

A

fore

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15
Q

New club members should be encouraged to Skipper-Out ASAP so that they can serve the club as instructors, T or F?

A

false-confidence with sailing on their own

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16
Q

The decision to center the boom or not when jibing is based on what 3 factors?

A

boat type, wind conditions, experience of crew

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17
Q

When approaching to recover a crew overboard in a club boat, the boat should be on the ____ side of the COB? (TCSC policy)

A

leeward

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18
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When approaching to recover a crew overboard in a club boat, the boat should be in what stable position?

A

safety

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19
Q

One reason TCSC teaches the figure 8 COB rescue is because it does not include what maneuver?

A

jibe

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20
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The only TCSC endorsed phrase for a helmsperson to use to indicate to prepare to tack is?

A

ready about

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21
Q

The Jib sail has two sheets. Usually the one on the weather side is called the_____?

A

lazy sheet

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22
Q

Cats’ paws can indicate?

A

wind gust

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23
Q

Reef the jib sail on TCSC Capri or Hunter daysailers by lowering the sail exposure by partial furling with the roller furling. T or F?

A

false-may cause damage-reef only the main sail

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24
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To board an MC Scow from the water, climb over what boat part?

A

bow

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25
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To board a Capri daysailer unassisted from the water, climb over what boat part?

A

transom

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26
Q

The curve of a sail that causes lift is called the what?

A

draft

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27
Q

Easing the sheet usually increases sail draft. T or F?

A

True

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28
Q

The Cunningham controls the tension on what sail part?

A

luff

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29
Q

The boom vang controls the tension along the what?

A

leech

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30
Q

The MC Scow has two bilge boards (side boards) set at angles because it sails more efficiently on a _____.

A

heel

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31
Q

What is the general rule about adjusting the vang, cunningham and out haul for high wind?

A

trim

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32
Q

If a telltale is fluttering on the windward side of a jib sail. One way to adjust is by_____.

A

trimming the jib

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33
Q

360 degree turns were added to the Skipper card because…

A

learning how to turn the boat in a tight circle is beneficial

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34
Q

Which is NOT a correct term relating to boat right-of-way?

A

stand off

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35
Q

Starboard tack boat vs. port tack boat: Port tack boat is the_____ vessel.

A

give way

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36
Q

In what circumstance does the stand-on vessel surrender right of way? (single answer)

A

to avoid a collision

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37
Q

Jibing boat vs. non-jibing boat: which is the stand-on vessel?

A

non-Jibing boat

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38
Q

If the give way helmsperson appears to not be changing course as required, the stand on helmsperson should call him on it. T or F?

A

true

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39
Q

Use a firm steady pulling or pushing motion with your hand to open or close an MC bailer. T or F?

A

false

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40
Q

How can the helmsperson increase momentum before initiating a tack?

A

bear away

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41
Q

What can the trimmer do to increase power during a tack?

A

back the jib

42
Q

The Skipper prepares the crew for a tack with “Ready About.” T or F?

A

False-the HELMSMAN Does-TRICK QUESTION

43
Q

.The term for direction in which the bow is pointing is _____?

A

heading

44
Q

Determine wind direction at a given time more precisely by facing toward it and ____.

A

Turning your head right and left until the wind feel or sounds equal on both ears

45
Q

On a mainsail the forward edge is the luff. On a jib sail the forward edge is the what?

A

luff

46
Q

On a mainsail the lower point closest to the mast is the tack. On a jib sail the lower point closest to the mast is the ____.

A

clew

47
Q

Which is NOT true about weather helm?

A

it’s never a good thing

48
Q

To help students gain confidence, teach control techniques that can be used to respond to excessive heeling. Which one of these is the least favored response to excessive heeling.

A

Let go of the mainsheet and tiller so the boat will round up

49
Q

Which stopping on-the-water technique is most likely to involve loss of steerageway?

A

in irons

50
Q

A loose footed mainsail _____.

A

is open between the sail foot and the boom

51
Q

What 2 boat parts does our Hunter 18 not have?

A

Transom and Traveler

52
Q

The crew member with overall authority on a TCSC boat is the ____?

A

Skipper

53
Q

The crew member who will back the jib during a tack is the _____?

A

Trimmer

54
Q

Select the knot most reliable for joining the ends of two lines which will be under tension.

A

Sheet Bend

55
Q

The stopper knot we use to prevent lines from slipping through blocks or fairleads is ____?

A

figure eight

56
Q

Which cleat is used on a Capri mast to secure the halyard?

A

horn cleat

57
Q

Which cleat is used on a Capri mast to secure the halyard?

A

horn cleat

58
Q

The wind has shifted forward to oppose our boats forward motion. We have been _____?

A

headed

59
Q

The wind has shifted aft of our boat to give us a push. We have been ____?

A

lifted

60
Q

The lake shore onto which the wind is blowing is the ____shore.

A

leeward

61
Q

The wind feels the lightest on which of these points of sail?

A

broad reach

62
Q

The closest to the wind that you can sail is on what point of sail?

A

close hauled

63
Q

as part of jibing an MC while racing the helmsperson will grab the tackle (mainsheet lines below the boom block) and then _______.

A

ease the boom and sail across to the other side

64
Q

Trim the ________ to smooth the foot and reduce the draft in the lower third of the mainsail.

A

outhaul

65
Q

What keeps the sail leech from curling into an inefficient shape?

A

battens

66
Q

When you are steering too close to the wind and losing efficiency you are said to be_________.

A

pinching

67
Q

In the TCSC Sailing Manual “feathering” is described as _______.

A

making subtle steering adjustments to eliminate luffing

68
Q

Normally when Heaving To the mainsail is eased but not luffing. True or False?

A

True

69
Q

Which is not true of Leeway?

A

greatest when close hauled

70
Q

Which is not true of Drag?

A

reduce it by reefing

71
Q

The Jib sail has two sheets. Usually the one on the leeward side is called the_____?

A

working sheet

72
Q

The best position to reef a sloop is?

A

at the dock

73
Q

You can heel your boat more when close hauled than when on a beam reach. True or false?

A

True

74
Q

As the sailboat heads down from close hauled, through the reaches and into a run what force goes from the major influence to zero influence in propelling the boat?

A

lift from the sail shape

75
Q

Because the asymmetrical spinnaker on a Hunter 18 would be blanketed by the mainsail, it is not used for what point of sail?

A

Run

76
Q

Which TCSC boat has the most pronounced sail roach?

A

Hunter 18

77
Q

Trimming the sheet usually increases sail draft. T or F?

A

False

78
Q

Which is not true of broaching?

A

unlikely on an MC Scow

79
Q

which is untrue about Sailing by the Lee?

A

never part of a proper jibe.

80
Q

What is not true of a Chicken Jibe?

A

cleat the jib before initiating this

81
Q

Which does not describe “Tack?”

A

aft sail corner on a mainsail

82
Q

If a telltale is fluttering on the windward side of a jib sail. One way to adjust is by_____.

A

falling off

83
Q

When trimming multiple sails on a boat always trim which sail first?

A

the forward-most sail

84
Q

it’s best to Heave To in a starboard tack rather than a port tack. True or False?

A

True-right of way

85
Q

When leaving a buoy or the dock any of the out-of-irons techniques will work if you have space. True or false?

A

true

86
Q

To come out of irons into a starboard tack which technique won’t work?

A

Hold rudder to port and drift backwards

87
Q

Which boat does not have a self-bailing cockpit?

A

MC Scow

88
Q

You have a brand new student, first time at the tiller. What do you have this student try first and then second?

A

sail on various reaches and then into irons

89
Q

When turning from a run into a buoy landing you must have your mainsail on what side of the turn?

A

non-buoy side

90
Q

Shroud Telltales indicate what?

A

Combination of True and Boat Winds

91
Q

If we have no-wind conditions on a Saturday morning or Tuesday evening club sailing session, for what skills can we still demonstrate, practice and check boxes?

A

Lots

92
Q

I don’t remember what buoy my boat was on and the buoy tag is missing from the bow or painter. What’s the best way to find the proper buoy number?

A

look at the park sticker on the transom

93
Q

To turn a sloop rigged boat that is in irons into a port tack, back the jib to _______ or back the main to ________.

A

Jib to port or main to starboard

94
Q

I’m rowing a tender out to get a boat and, although I’m facing backwards, I want to maintain a straight heading through the buoy field. Sighting across the shoulder of the person riding in the stern seat I should adjust my rowing to try to keep that shoulder point aligned with _______.

A

a fixed point on the shore

95
Q

I’m rowing a tender through the buoy field and the coxswain (person in the back seat) is signaling with a hand held vertically in front of their nose. They angle that hand toward my right shoulder. I should adjust heading by _________.

A

Pulling a little harder on the left oar

96
Q

Only after you have skippered-out can you crew on a race boat on lake Harriet or Minnetonka, or crew on a Safety Boat during races. True or False?

A

False

97
Q

It’s a windy race day on Lake Harriet, and you are serving as crew on an MC Scow. Your primary duties are___________. (best answer)

A

provide live ballast, work the boards and be observant

98
Q

You’ve just righted a capsized Catalina Capri. What’s the thing that is common to forget to check ?

A

bilge water in the cuddy

99
Q

You are a new skipper and you are taking your partner and child for a sail. What things are required?

A

A PFD for each person. Guests under 18 and non-swimmers wear them at all times & waivers on file for each non-club member

100
Q

You have towed an MC to the dock and then discovered that the line to raise and lower one of the bilge boards is non-functional. You should________.

A

report the condition to the dock captain, boat captain or maintenance team
try to repair, or help repair the problem, and report it regardless
If you can’t repair it tow it back to the buoy and hang the bailer bucket part way up the mast.
All of the above Correct response

Twin Cities Sailing Club "Skipper Out" (2 decks)

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