That Thingamajig!
The name of boat itself
What is the hull?
Sailing at right angles to the wind in either direction.
What is beam reach?
The knot which looks like an 8. Select two team members to correctly tie this knot independently of each other.
What is figure 8?
This boat gives way to the boat on the starboard tack (the boat of the opposite tack)
What is the boat on the port tack?
The right side of the boat.
What is starboard
The two metal poles which hold the sail together
What is mast and boom?
Sailing directly away from where the wind is coming.
What is downwind or running
The nautical name for windspeed.
What is knots?
What are three factors you should consider before you dock a boat?
What are windspeed, wind direction, current, depth of water, other boats, space available, people to help, your boat's parameters?
The tack when you are sitting on the right side of the boat and the wind is at your back.
What is the starboard tack?
The line which pulls the sail in or out
What is the mainsheet?
Sailing at approx 30 degrees either side of where the wind is coming from. The closest you can sail toward the wind.
What is close haul?
This knot is used for tying two lines together. Select two team members to correctly tie this knot independently of each other.
What is square knot/sheep bend
This boat gives way to the leeward boat on the same tack.
What is the windward boat?
The left side of the boat
What is port
The sailing names for the front of the boat and the back of the boat
What are the bow and stern
A small period of time where the wind is slightly stronger. Often darker on the water.
What is a puff or a gust?
Which instructor has sailed off the most continents? Naomi, Amanda, Pam, or Dawn?
Who is Naomi? - North America, Africa, Europe, and Asia
The type of cloud which indicates lightening is possible.
What is a Cumulonimbus cloud?
The part of the sail located at the lower, back (aft) corner of a sail
What is the clew?
The part of the sail which runs down the length of the mast.
What is the luff?
The point of sail either side of downwind sailing or running.
What is broad reach?
This knot makes a solid loop. Select two team members to correctly tie this knot independently of each other.
What is bowline
This boat gives way in an overtaking situation.
What is the overtaking boat?
The line located on the mast and deck of a sailboat, used to hoist and lower the sails
What is a halyard?