ASA 101

Question 1

The small struts on the sides of the mast

Answer 1

Spreaders

Question 2

The wires that support the mast

Answer 2

Forestay, backstay, shrouds

Question 3

Standing Rigging

Answer 3

Forestay, backstay, shrouds

Question 4

Line sewn into the forward edge of the mainsail

Answer 4

Boltrope

Question 5

Lines used to raise sails, trim the sheets

Answer 5

Running Rigging

Question 6

Line which raises the boom to a desired height

Answer 6

Boom topping lift

Question 7

A jib that overlaps the mast

Answer 7

Genoa/Lapper/150%

Question 8

The 100% jib

Answer 8

Working jib

Question 9

The top corner of a sail

Answer 9

Head

Question 10

The forward lower corner of a sail

Answer 10

Tack

Question 11

The back lower corner of a sail

Answer 11

Clew

Question 12

The forward edge of a sail

Answer 12

Luff

Question 13

The bottom edge of a sail

Answer 13

Foot

Question 14

Clips along the forward edge of the jib

Answer 14

Hanks

Question 15

The width of a boat at the widest point

Answer 15

Beam

Question 16

The distance from the waterline to the bottom of the keel

Answer 16

Draft

Question 17

Sailing with the wind over the stern

Answer 17

Running

Question 18

Sailing approximately 90 degrees across the wind

Answer 18

Beam Reach

Question 19

Sailing with the wind over the same side of the boat that the boom is on

Answer 19

Sailing by the lee

Question 20

On deck fitting which changes the angle of a line

Answer 20

Fairlead

Question 21

Controls tensions in the leech of the mainsail

Answer 21

Boomvang

Question 22

Controls tension in the foot of the mainsail

Answer 22

Clew Outhaul

Question 23

Cunningham/Downhaul

Answer 23

Controls tension in the luff of the mainsail
the Cunningham is a line that runs from the tack (the tack is the lower front corner of the sail near the mast) to a point on the boom near the mast. Tightening the
Cunningham helps to flatten the luff (the front edge of the sail) and also straighten the leech (the
back edge of the sail).

Question 24

Masthead Fly

Answer 24

The arrow at the top of the mast

Question 25

The steel railing at the bow of the boat

Answer 25

Bow Pulpit

Question 26

The tendency for the boat to turn toward the wind

Answer 26

Weather Helm

Question 27

When the wind hits the right side of the boat and the boom is on the left you are on a

Answer 27

Starboard tack

Question 28

When you fall off slightly from a run you are sailing a

Answer 28

broad reach

Question 29

When you fall off slightly from close hauled you are sailing a

Answer 29

close reach.

Question 30

When 2 sailboats cross on opposite tacks, which boat has ROW When 2 boats are crossing, which boat has ROW

Answer 30

the starboard tack has stand on (right of way) the boat with the other on its port side has ROW

Question 31

When 2 sailboats cross on the same tack, the ___ boat has stand on (right of way)

Answer 31

Leeward Boat

Question 32

In which direction do most winches turn?

Answer 32

Clockwise

Question 33

List 6 pieces of safety equipment that must be aboard.

Answer 33

1. PED's (Personal flotation device/Life jackets) 2. Type IV PFD (Throwable) 3. Fire Extinguisher 4. Flares (3 Day & Night/ unexpired) 5. Sound signalling device (whistle) 6. Navigation lights (Red port, Green starboard, White stern)

Question 34

What color is a nun buoy? numbered even or odd (a buoy, conical at the top, marking the ____ side of a channel leading into a harbour:

Answer 34

Red/Even Numbers ---green in British waters but red in US waters)

Question 35

What color is a can buoy? numbered even or odd (a buoy, flat the top, marking the ____ side of a channel leading into a harbour:

Answer 35

Green/Odd Numbers --- Red in British waters but green in US waters)

Question 36

When entering a harbor do the buoy numbers increase or decrease?

Answer 36

increase

Question 37

What 4 actions should take place when someone falls overboard?

Answer 37

. Yell man overboard. 2. Throw a type IV flotation device. 3. Appoint a spotter (don't lose sight of victim) 4. Steer to a beam reach ASAP. 5. mark the GPS

Question 38

A white and red vertically stripped buoy is

Answer 38

Mid Channel Buoy

Question 39

Buoys with a cross inside a diamond shape mark areas

Answer 39

Restricted to boaters

Question 40

Five blasts from a ships horn

Answer 40

Indicate Danger

Question 41

A sailboat under power at night must also display a

Answer 41

White light facing forwrd

Question 42

Is adequate for overnight anchoring

Answer 42

Scope of 7:1