Sail Trim
When sails are trimmed for smooth airflow it produces a force that moves the boat which direction?
Forward and sideways
What point of sail are you on when you’re sailing as close to the wind as possible, on the edge of the no-go-zone?
Close Hauled
What is the forward sail on the Keelboat called?
Jib
How should dry sails be stowed:
Rolled or folded
What should crew members be prepared for when the boom crosses over the cockpit during a jibe?
Duck under the boom
What do aft streaming telltales on a Jib indicate?
Smooth airflow
Which point of sail does the wind come across the boat at a 90° angle relative to the boat’s centerline?
Beam Reach
What is the purpose of the Cunningham?
Adjust Luff Tension
What is the best handhold for crew members when stepping on/off a sailboat?
Shroud
What should the driver do before tacking?
Look for hazards and announce “ready to tack”
If a Jib’s leeward telltale is fluttering and you don’t wish to change course what should you do?
Ease the jib
On what point of sail are the sails operating primarily in “push mode”?
Broad Reach
What is the purpose of a winch?
Helps pull line in and reduce load you feel.
What are mast fly wind indicators used for?
determining general wind direction
When using a tiller to avoid collisions what should you remember?
Point tiller towards trouble
On a run or Board Reach what is your primary concern?
Accidental Jibe
In “pull mode” how is lift created to move the sailboat forward?
Wind is flowing across both sides of the sail
What three things can you detect by watching the surface of the water?
Puffs Lulls, Changes in wind direction
What should be done before hoisting the mainsail to prevent tangling in the rigging?
Remove Slack from the halyard
When bearing away, how should the sails be adjusted?
Both Main and Jib should be eased out.
What is the term for “sheeting out” a sail?
Easing
When Broad Reaching what 2 points of sail are you between?
Beam Reach and Run
What do Sheets do?
Adjust Sail Trim
Where should the boat be pointed when raising the mainsail?
Into the wind
How should you load a winch?
Clockwise from bottom to top