parts of the boat
points of sail
basic maneuvers
ecology
staff
100

stick used to steer the boat

what is tiller?

100

sails are unable to generate lift

what is the no-go zone?

100

action/movement to keep the boat flat

what is hiking out?

100

What type of water is the Bronx River made of?

What is brackish water?

100

What is Jake's favorite color?

What is blue? 

200

lines that control sail trim

what are sheets?

200

closest to the wind, sails are completely trimmed in

what is a close haul?

200

the bow of the boat crosses through the wind 

What is a tack?

200

How many cells does a prokaryotic organism have?

What is one cell?

200

what RTB staff has the longest hair?

who is Bryant?

300

standing rigging used to stabilize the mast

what are shrouds?

300

safety position happens

what is close reach?

300

performed to temporarily stop boat on water

what is safety position?

300

This mammal was sighted in the Bronx River in May 2025, and had not been spotted in seven years (since 2018)

What is a beaver?

300

what kind of pet does Sara have?

what is a hermit crab?

400

make sure this is down on the quest before sailing

what is the centerboard?

400

sails are perpendicular to the wind

what is beam reach?

400

steps for proper docking

what is an upwind approach and letting sails out? what is not crashing?

400

What underground organic structures is oil made from?

What are fossils?

400

What is Myah's main hobby?

What is knitting/crochet?

500

the leeward edge of a sail

what is leech?

500

On which point of sail do you sometimes raise the centerboard?

what is a run?

500

steps to a controlled jibe

what is checking surroundings, communicating to crew, push tiller away from sail and trim main sail in, release and center tiller to reset

500

This category of marine animal cannot swim against currents.

What are plankton?

500

what is Alec's cats name?

cinco