Sail
What knot is tied at the top of the mainsail?
Boline
What type of knot is the figure 8?
A stopper knot
The right dress is used for what purpose?
To keep a division in line, from left to right, and from front to back
What is the bucket hat thats worn at camp called?
Tilly
The cadet commanding the band is called what?
The Drum major
How many points of sail are there?
5
Is Gin or Shears constructed typically by more experienced seamans?
Gin
What command is used to bring a marching division to a standstill?
The halt command
What is the boat typically used by seamanship courses called?
A Whaler
When was sea cadets’ 100 year anniversary
2018
What are the strings of yarn attached to the jib and main sail called?
Tell-tails
What are the three teams of Seamanship?
Flag hoist, gin and shears, and heaving line
What command is used to turn a group on a 45 degree angle?
An incline
What must you do before you can staff?
Complete a six week course
What are the three aims of the cadet program?
Leadership / teamwork, physical fitness, and community involvement
How many CAN sail levels are there?
6
What knot is tied at the end of a heaving line?
Monkeys fist
Which movement is used by the band in place of an about turn?
Counterspiral march
What are the three cadet camps in Canada?
HMCS Acadia, HMCS Ontario, and HMCS Quadra
Where was Sir Francis Drake born?
Devonshire, England
What colour is associated with starboard, and what colour is associated with port?
Port is red, Starboard is green
What does the Alpha flag mean?
Man overboard
While doing drill with arms, which command and movement is used in place of the salut?
Present arms
What is a national competition held at HMCS Ontario
Sail Reggatta
What is the chain of command?
DPO, DO/ CXN, XO/CO