Boat Parts
This is the starboard side of the boat
What is the right side when facing forward
This is the boat that must maintain speed and course
What is the stand on vessel
This part of the sail attaches to the outhaul
What is the clew
When docking, you should always plan for this
What is an escape route
This si the wind you feel when the boat is moving
What is apparent wind
The spreaders do this
What is provide a wider angle for the shrouds to support the mast
On opposite tacks, the sailboat with right of way
What is the starboard tack boat
This part of the sail attaches to the halyard
What is the head
These are the three main points of sail
Close hauled, reaching, running
The term for turning away from the wind
What is bearing away
This is the recommended scope when anchoring
What is 7:1
On the same tack, the boat with right of way
What is the leeward vessel
The block and tackle that prevents the boom from lifting
What is the boom vang
When the boat is heeling too much, this is the best immediate response
Feather up, ease the sails
When the boat is on port tack, the mainsail is on this side of the boat
What is starboard
Nylon is preferred for dock lines because of this
What is stretchiness
A sailboat is considered a powerboat when doing this
When under power
This is the cause of scallops and wrinkles on the luff of a sail
Too little halyard tension
This is the term for reducing sail area
What is reefing
This is the preferred point of sail for slowing the boat for picking up a mooring ball
What is a close reach
These are the two purposes of the keel
What are reducing leeway and preventing capsizing
The green bouys should be left to this side when entering mainland US ports
What is port
When you steer into the no go zone, these three things happen
What are: sails luff, speed drops, boom moves to the centerline
The term tacking refers to these three things
What are: the forward lower corner of a sail, turning the bow of the boat through the wind, the course being sailed.
These are three signs of hypothermia
What are shivering, confusion, loss of dexterity