Points of Sail
The point of sail that is closest to the wind.
Close-hauled
It is every vessel's obligations to __________, even if it is the stand-on vessel.
AVOID COLLISION AT ALL COST
This is LCDR.Muñoz' ______ year working at culver
4
Runs 400 meter hurdles
Matia Gutt
Line and chain attached from the boat to the anchor
Rode
Sailing in a direction at approximately 90 degrees to the wind.
Beam reach
When approaching another boat on the same tack, the windward vessel is the _____ vessel.
GIVE WAY
Where Ens. Reilly lives
Northern Virginia
Has flown a plane, not in culver.
George Schmidt
A support strut extending athwartships from the mast used to support the mast and guide the shrouds from the top of the mast to the chainplates.
Spreader
An area into the wind in which a boat cannot produce power to sail.
No-Go-Zone
As boats on opposite tacks approach each other, the boat on the _____ tack is the give way vessel.
PORT
What is Lt.Monterrubio currently studying back home?
Architecture
Can speak fluent german.
Alicia Montes
A deck mounted drum with a handle offering mechanical advantage, used to trim sheets.
Winch
Sailing away from the wind, but at an angle to it. The wind is blowing over the quarter (back corner of the boat) and the sails are sheeted perpendicular to the wind.
Broad reach
Why are sailboats the stand-on vessel when a powerboat comes uncomfortably close.
Because a powerboat is more maneuverable.
Which staff member has a famous uncle, known for his singing in a popular children's pop music group.
LCDR.Muñoz' uncle Benny Ibarra, from the group Timbiriche
Likes playing guitar and drums
Jorge Espinoza
A thin slat that slides into a pocket in the leech of a sail, helping it hold its shape.
Batten
The point of sail at which a sailboats sails are eased out until they are luffing, before casting it to a stop.
Beam reach
TRUE OR FALSE
In general, the priority for stand-on vessels, from top to bottom is:
1. A disabled vessel
2. A vessel that is difficult to maneuver.
3. A vessel restricted by draft, such as a tanker in a channel.
4. A vessel engaged in commercial fishing.
5. A sailboat.
6. A powerboat.
TRUE
Lt.Wells' sailboat is named after this animal
Race horse
Is the fifth in his family with the same name.
Carlos Flores
Strong metal plates which connect the shrouds to the boat.
Chainplates