Points Of Sail Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What are the basic points of sail?
A
No Sail (No-Go) Zone
Close-hauled
Close reach
Beam reach
Broad reach
Downwind (Run)
2
Q
Sailing as close to the wind as possible is known as?
A
Close-hauled
3
Q
Sailing 90 degrees to the wind direction is?
A
Beam reach
4
Q
Sailing directly downwind
A
Running
5
Q
Where are you sailing if you are close reaching?
A
The area between close-hauled and a beam reach.
6
Q
When sailing between a beam reach and a run?
A
Broad reaching
7
Q
How do you know which tack you are sailing?
A
Tack will be opposite of the mainsail position
8
Q
Which tack is wind over the port side?
A
Starboard tack
9
Q
When is lift created?
A
Pull mode, wind is not behind the sailboat
10
Q
When sailing in the area between close-hauled and a beam reach
A
Close reaching
