Quiz 1 Flashcards
(101 cards)
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The body of the boat is the
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HULL
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The Weighted fin at the bottom of the boat
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KEEL
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The front of the boat is called the
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BOW
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The back of the boat is called the
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STERN
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The space where the helmsman sits is called the
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COCKPIT
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The fin used for steering is the
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RUDDER
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The lever which we hold to steer a small boat is the
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TILLER
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The enclosed space below deck is the
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CABIN
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Metal supports for the lifeline are the
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STANCHIONS
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The vertical pole that supports the sales
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MAST
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The spar at the bottom of the mainsail is the
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BOOM
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The small struts on the sides of the mast are the
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SPREADERS
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The wires that support the mast are the
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FORESTAY, BACKSTAY & SHROUDS
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Collectively the FORESTAY, BACKSTAY & SHROUDS wires are called the
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STANDING RIG
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Line sewn in the luff and foot of the mainsail
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BOLTROPE
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Lines used to raise the sails are the
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HALYARDS
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Lines used to trim the sails are the
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SHEETS
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These lines (BOLTROPE, HALYWARDS, SHEETS) and other sail control lines are collectively know as the
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RUNNING RIGGING
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Line which holds the boom up when the mainsail is not up
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BOOM TOPPING LIFT
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Pieces of yarn which indicate airflow over sails
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TELLTALES
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A job that overlaps the mast is called a
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GENOA
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The 100% jib is also called the
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WORKING JIB
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A smaller headsail used in heavy wind is a
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STORM JIB
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The colorful sail used when sailing downwind
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SPINNAKER
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The top corner of the sail
HEAD
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The forward lower corner of a sail
TACK
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The back lower corner of a sail
CLEW
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The forward edge of a sail
LUFF
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The bottom edge of a sail
FOOT
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The back edge of a sail
LEECHI
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Plastic slats in pockets in a sail are
BATTENS
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Clips the connect the forward edge of the jib to the forestay are
HANKS
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The width of a boat at its widest point
BEAM
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The distance from the waterline to the bottom of the keel is the boats
DRAFT
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The leaning action of a sailboat caused by the wind
KEELING
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The right side of the boat
STARBOARD
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The left side of the boat
PORT
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Moving toward the stern is moving
AFT
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Moving toward the bow is moving
FORWARD
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Making the sails change sides by turning the bow through the wind is
TACKING / COMING ABOUT
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Making the sails change sides by turning the stern through the wind is
JIBING
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Turning the boat towards the wind is called
HEADING UP
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Turning the boat away from the wind is called
BEARING AWAY / FALLING OFF
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Sailing approximately 90 degree across the wind is called sailing on a
BEAM REACH
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Sailing with the wind over the stern is
RUNNING
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Sailing with the wind over the same side of the boat that the boom is on
BY THE LEE
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Point of sail used to stop a sailboat
HEAD TO WIND / NO GO ZONE
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When a boat is close haul the sails should be trimmed
CLOSELY / TIGHT
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A stopper knot for the cockpit end of the jib sheets
FIGURE EIGHT
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Knot for securing the boat to the dock
CLEAT HITCH
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Knot to secure the jib sheet with a non-slipping loop
BOWLINE
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A knot to connect two lines of equal diameter or two ends of the same line
REEF / SQUARE KNOT
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Metal clip which attached the halyard to the sail
SHACKLE
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Provides mechanical advantage for trimming the sheet
WINCH
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On deck fitting which changes the direction of the line
FAIRLEAD
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Fitting used to secure a line under strain
CLEAT
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Device that connects the boom to the mast
GOOSENECK
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Controls tension in the leech of the mainstay
BOOMVANG
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Controls tension in the foot of the mainsail
CLEW OUTHAUL
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Controls tension in the luff of the mainsail
CUNNINGHAM / DOWNHAUL
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The safety failing at the bow of the boat
BOW PULPIT
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The tendency for the boat to turn toward the wind
WEATHER HELM
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The combination of true wind and boat speed wind
APPARENT WIND
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The commands given when tacking are
READY ABOUT & HARD A'LEE
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The commands given when jibbing are
PREPARE TO JIBE & JIB HO
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When the tack hits the right side of the boat and the boom is on the left you are on a
STARBOARD TACK
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The person responsible for the safe operation of the boat
SKIPPER
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The person steering the boat
HELMSMAN
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The people who assist in the operation of the boat
CREW
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The side of the boat closest to the wind
WINDWARD
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The side of the boat away from the wind
LEEWARD
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Flapping sails are said to be
LUFFING
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When you head up slightly from a run you are sailing on a
BROAD REACH
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When you fall off slightly from a close hauled you are sailing on a
CLOSE REACH
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What is the primary danger of sailing by the lee
AN ACCIDENTAL JIBE
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When 2 sailboats cross on opposite tacks, which is the stand on (right of way) boat
STARBOARD TACK
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When 2 sailboat cross on the same track, which is the stand on (right of way) boat
LEEWARD BOAT
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When a sailboat overtakes a powerboat, which is the stand on (right of way) boat
OVERTAKEN / POWERBOAT
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When a sailboat and a powerboat cross, which is the stand on (right of way) boat
SAILBOAT
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When a sailboat and a commercial fishing vessel cross, which is the stand on (right of way) boat
FISHING VESSEL
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Which vessel is always the stand on (right of way) vessel over a sailboat
Tanker in a narrow channel
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What should the jib trimmer do is the leewards telltale is luffing
EASE THE SHEETS
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What must you reattach to the boom before lowering the mainsail
BOOM TOPPING LEFT
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In which direction do most winches turn
CLOCKWISE
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List 6 pieces of safety equipment that must be aboard a 23 ft sailboard with engine
1) LIFE JACKETS (properly fitting)
2) SOUND SIGNAL DEVICE
3) THREE DAY & NIGHT FLAIRS (unexpired)
4) TYPE 4 PFD (throw-able)
5) NAVIGATION LIGHTS (Red - port. Green - starboard. White - stern)
6) FIRE EXTINGUISHER (Type B-1)
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When a sailboat engages in auxiliary power (engine) in restricted visibility is must display
WHITE LIGHT FACING FORWARD ARC - 23.5 DEGREES ABAFT THE BEAM ON BOTH SIDES
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What color and shape is a nun buoy
RED CONICAL TOP
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What color and shape is a can buoy
GREEN CYLINDER
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What color is a buoy with a number on it
GREEN
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When entering a harbor what kind of buoys should be on your starboard side
NUNS
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When entering a harbor do the number of buoys increase or decrese?
INCREASE
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A buoy with red and green horizontal stripes indicates that you are
AT A JUNCTION / FORK
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A white buoy with a cross inside a diamond indicates that you are
NEAR AN AREA RESTRICTED TO BOATERS
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What 4 actions should take place when someone falls overboard using a figure 8 recovery
1) YELL "MAN OVERBOARD"
2) APPOINT A SPOTTER
3) THROW A TYPE 4 FLOTATION DEVICE
4) IMMEDIATELY STEER TO BEAM REACH
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An effective way to stop sailing to make repairs is to
HEAVE TO
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A float plan should be filed with a
RELIABLE FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER
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The direction behind the boat
ASTERN
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What sound signal indicates that a dangerous situation exists
5 SHORT BLASTS
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Rule 5 the "Lookout Rule" requires
ALWAYS KEEP A LOOKOUT BY ALL AVAILABLE MEANS
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What is not a reliable source of navigation information for a boater
ROAD MAPS
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What action increases the risk of boating accidents and injuries
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
