Knots, Bends, Hitches
What is the figure 8 used for?
It is a stopper knot
What does Head(s) mean?
Toilets or bathroom
What does the flag Alpha mean?
Diver down
What is the mission of the cadet program?
The mission of the cadet program is to contribute to the development and preparation of youth for the transition to adulthood, enabling them to meet the challenges of modern society, through a dynamic, community-based program.
What part of the wind does the wind act on to move you forward?
The sails
What is a bight?
A bight is any curved section, slack part, or loop between the ends of a rope, string, or yarn.
What does Colours mean?
The ceremony of hoisting the national colours, usually in the morning or at the beginning of the training day
What are 2 methods of non-verbal communication?
Flags and pennants, Morse code, Semaphore
What are the 2 classes of sailboats commonly used in the cadet program?
Echo, 420
What is the difference between a reef knot and sheet bend?
The reef knot is used to tie 2 ropes of equal diameter and the sheet bend is used to tie 2 ropes of unequal diameter
What does Brow mean?
Entrance / exit of ship where personnel must salute as they come aboard or go ashore.
What stops your boat from drifting?
Underwater Foils, centerboard/daggerboard
What is the definition bend?
A bend is used to join together two lines temporarily, and is characterized by making a bend in one of the lines
What does Check Away mean?
To ease out a line or wire
Name 5 points of Sail
Irons, Close Haul, Close Reach, Beam Reach, Broad Reach, Run, Sailing by lee
Explain with words how to tie a clove hitch
Wrap the working end around the pole, bring it back to the front, cross over to the opposite side to make an X, bring it back to the front, keep on the same side and put it under the first loop of the X and pull upwards with the working end and downwards with the standing end.
What does Foul mean?
To entangle or obstruct
Name 3 sail controls (stuff you can change on the water to adapt to conditions)
Outhaul, Cunningham, Boom vang, Centerboard/Daggerboard, Bridle