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1
Q

The fastest way to change the sail’s power is to change its ____ to the ____.

A

angle to the wind

2
Q

The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. The outhaul adjusts the _____

A

Foot

3
Q

The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. The Halyard or downhaul or cunningham adjusts the _______

A

luff

4
Q

The shape of the mainsail may be changed by adjusting tension in the edges of the sail. The boomvang adjusts ______

A

Foot

5
Q

The outhaul changes the depth of the _______ of the mainsail

A

draft

6
Q

Tightening the downhaul or the Cunningham move the draft of the mainsail __________

A

forward

7
Q

Tightening the ____ ____ holds the boom down on a downward point of sail.

A

boom vang

8
Q

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 _____.

A

ease , luffing

9
Q

Two ways to change the sail’s angle to the wind are

A
  1. ease, trim (sails)

2. head up, bear away (steering)

10
Q

The tendency for the boat to head up toward the wind on its own is called ______ helm.

A

weather helm

11
Q

The tendency for a boat to bear away on its own is called ____ helm.

A

lee helm

12
Q

While sailing close-hauled, four ways to decrease the heel of the boat are:

A
  1. Move the crew to the windward side of the boat
  2. Head up slightly into the no-sail-zone
  3. Ease the main sheet
  4. Move the traveler to leeward
13
Q

Reducing the size of a sail so that less area is exposed to the wind is called ______

A

reefing

14
Q

Match the following knot or hitch to its primary purpose or usage.
Tie two ends of a line together

A

Square knot

15
Q

Match the following knot or hitch to its primary purpose or usage.
Form a non-slipping loop, tie jib sheets to the clew of the jib

A

Bowline

16
Q

Match the following knot or hitch to its primary purpose or usage.
Keep line from slipping through fairlead or block

A

Figure 8

17
Q

Match the following knot or hitch to its primary purpose or usage.
Secure a dock line to a horn cleat.

A

Cleat hitch

18
Q

Match the following knot or hitch to its primary purpose or usage.
Temporary tie-up to dock pilings, attach fenders to the stanchion.

A

Clove hitch

19
Q

Match the following knot or hitch to its primary purpose or usage.
More secure tie-up to dock piling.

A

Round turn and 2 half hitches

20
Q

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

A

hove-to

21
Q

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

A

backing the jib
easing the mainsail
putting the helm (tiller) to leeward

22
Q

Name the dock line used for securing the bow of the boat to the dock

A

bow line

23
Q

Name the dock line used for securing the stern of the boat to the dock

A

Stern line

24
Q

Name the dock line used for keeping the boat from moving aft.

A

forward spring

25
Q

Name the dock line used for keeping the boat from moving forward

A

aft spring

26
Q

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

A

Fenders

27
Q

The ideal point of sail on which to approach a mooring ball is on a ____ ____.

A

close reach

28
Q

What is the best condition under which to approach a dock under sail?

A

an upwind approach