Rigging
The part of the boat that allows us to steer.
The Rudder/Tiller
When you are pointing your bow directly into the wind you are in the _______?
No Go Zone or In irons
Which tiller movement is a tack?
Push manoeuvre.
What must I ensure I am wearing before sailing.
Lifejacket, sunscreen, hat and appropriate clothing (bathers, wetsuit etc.)
How many dolphins live in the swan river?
The part of the boat that creates momentum.
The Main Sail
What is one way we can tell where the wind is coming from.
Wind indicators, moored boats, flags, etc.
Which tiller movement is a gybe?
A pull manoeuvre
Can I launch when an instructor/safety boat is not on the water?
No Absolutely Not
Where else in the world do dolphins use a similar hunting technique?
Californian bottle nosed dolphins. As seen in David Attenborough documentary.
The part of the boat that allows us to control the main sail.
Main Sheet
If I my boat has stopped or is traveling backwards i am probably in the _________.
No Go Zone
If I wanted to bear away would it be a push or pull.
Pull
What is the most important thing to check after a capsize?
That your crew is okay.
Do you like dolphins?
Yes
The part of the boat that allows us to remove water
Bailer
if I am traveling perpendicular to the wind I am on a _______.
Reach
How can steering too much have a negative effect on performance?
The rudder acts as a brake and the more that you use it the slower you will go.
What boat has right of way? Port or Starboard?
Starboard always has right of way.
Do I have to give way to a commercial vessel while sailing?
Yes sail gives way to commercial vessels.
The part of the boat that holds up the top of the main sail.
Sprit
If I am sailing along the No Go Zone I am on a/an ______.
Upwind
Rule 42 propulsion what are you not allowed to do?
Rule 42: Propulsion
42.1 Basic Rule
A boat must use only wind and water for speed, except in specific cases (rules 42.3 or 45). The crew can adjust sails and hull, but they cannot use their bodies to propel the boat.
42.2 Prohibited Actions
These actions are not allowed:
What is World sailing rule 14?
14 AVOIDING CONTACT A boat shall avoid contact with another boat if reasonably possible. However, a right-of-way boat, or one sailing within the room or markroom to which she is entitled, need not act to avoid contact until it is clear that the other boat is not keeping clear or giving room or markroom.
If a port boat is not aware that you (on starboard) are on collision course what do you yell to remind them? You must yell this in your best sailor voice.
STARBOARD