Points of Sail
Directly into the wind, and luffing
In Irons, Into the Wind, No Sail Zone
According to the Starboard VS Port rule, which boat is the Stand-on boat?
Boat on Starboard Tack
The front of the boat
Bow
Used to raise (hoist) the sails
Method of man overboard recovery.
The wind is directly hitting the boat's stern
Running
According to the Windward VS Leeward rule, which is the Give-way boat?
The Windward Boat
The left side of the boat when facing towards the bow
Port
Wires that support the mast
Standing Rigging (includes Shrouds, Forestay, Backstay)
The Spotter
Beam Reach
According to the Overtaking rule, what is the Overtaking boat considered? Stand-on or Give-way?
Give-way
The action of moving your boat closer to the wind
Heading up
Sheets, halyards, and other lines that control sails
Running Rigging
Tack
The closest you can be to the wind without going into irons
Close hauled
According to the Sailboat VS Powerboat rule, which boat is the Stand-on boat?
The Sailboat
The action of moving your boat further from the wind
Heading down/Bearing Away
A device that provides mechanical advantage
Winch
How many boat lengths away should you sail before going to retrieve the man overboard
about 4-5 boat lengths away
A downwind point of sail where the wind is not hitting directly at the stern
Broad Reach
What is the one rule where a Powerboat is the Stand-on boat versus a Sailboat?
Overtaking. If the Powerboat is being Overtaken it is the Stand-on boat.
Leaning action of the boat caused by the wind
Heel
Pulls the boom down and keeps it from lifting/controls sail twist
Downhaul/cunningham
What speed should you approach the man overboard victim?
about 1-2 knots