Show:
Parts of a Boat
Rules of the Road
Parts of a Sail
Rigging
Captain's Choice
100
The front of the boat
What is the bow
100
If two boats meet on opposite tacks, the ______ boat has right-of-way.
What is starboard.
100
The part of the sail attached to the halyard.
What is the head.
100
Something beds and boats have in common.
What is sheets.
100
Wear this always, everywhere and at all times at CBI.
What is a life-jacket.
200
Your sails should be out all the way on this point of sail
What is a run
200
If two boats are on the same tack, the the _____ boat has right-of-way.
What is Leeward.
200
The part of the sail that attaches to the outhaul.
What is the clew.
200
These should pass between the mast and the shrouds.
What is the jib sheets.
200
It didn't get returned to Mr. Everett last season and now you'll have to pay for it.
What is a nugget!!!
300
The point of sail where the sails are about half way out and the boat is sailing perpendicular to the wind takes its name from this part of the boat.
What is the beam
300
It is a good idea to call _______ when two boats meet on opposite tacks and you are in the boat with right-of-way.
What is "starboard!"
300
Battens are often used to stiffen this part of the sail.
What is the leech.
300
In light air, it is best to leave these loose.
What is Cunningham and outhaul.
300
Gives you information about the trim of your sails.
What is the telltale.
400
This should be raised slightly when sailing downwind in a 420.
What is the centerboard.
400
You must always and everywhere avoid this, whether or not you have right-of-way.
What is a collision.
400
When this part of the sail bubbles or ripples, you should sheet in.
What is the luff.
400
Can prevent the main sail from going up all the way.
What is the boom vang.
400
Two questions you should never ask your coaches.
What is "can we go to JP Licks / Cabots?" and "Can we not sail today?"
500
You hold this like a microphone.
What is the tiller extension
500
What you must do if hit a mark, another boat, the committee boat and/or the pin during a race.
What is penalty turns or "circles".
500
Don't confuse this part of the main sail with the tack.
What is the Cunningham.
500
You'll need this if you forget to install the plugs before launching a 420.
What is a bailer.
500
Mandatory to wear this while sailing a 420 at CBI in April (and sometimes early May). Recommended for Merc sailors in cold weather.
What is a wetsuit or dry suit.