Rules of the Road
When a sailboat and a powerboat are on a collision course, who must give way in most situations?
Powerboat
A boat on starbord tack usually has its sails on which side of the boat?
Port side
Calling this word three times on your radio indicates a distress situation
Mayday
The object in this photo is called a:
Winch
Possible answers: ripples, waves, beaufort scale, windex, wind sock, flags, face paper mill smoke, other boats, VHF forecasts
What boat must give way if a recreational power vessel and a commercial fishing vessel are on a collision course
Recreational power vessel must give way
Boat B in this diagram is on what point of sail?
Beam reach
What is the best immediate response if your boat heels over too far?
Ease the main sheet
What is the purpose of a keel?
Increases stability
Alternative: prevents sliding to leeward (melon seed)
Name three factors that influence the wind in Port Townsend Bay?
Possible answers: local hills/valleys/buildings, land/sea breezes, temperature differences, offshore pressure systems, wind funneling down the straits (others possible)
When entering US harbors, you should leave the red buoys on your boat's ____ side
Starbord
While sailing on a run, what is your primary safety concern?
An accidental gybe
When tacking, you should point the tiller ____ the sail
Towards
This line is used to set a sail
Halyard
The period between ebb tide and flood tide, when currents are minimal is called _____?
Slack tide
When do the rules for motor vessels apply to a sailboat?
When the sailboat is underway using it's engine, regardless of whether or not sails are set
A boat with its mainsail and jib "wing on wing" is likely sailing on what point of sail?
A run
Straight aft streaming telltales indicate
Smooth airflow around sail, proper trim
The area in the center of this photo is called:
Companionway
In conditions that might be hazardous to smaller boats, the National Weather Service might issue a:
Small Craft Advisory
Any action taken to avoid a collision should be "____" and "____."
Early and Obvious
Your boat's apparent wind speed will increase the most on this point of sail:
Close haul
What knot is best for tying together two lines of different diameters?
Sheet bend
The mast is supported by the ____, ____ and _____s.
Backstay, forestay and shrouds
You observe gray skies, low stratus clouds, and precipitation. Will your boat's barometer likely be high or low
Low pressure