Siebel Culture & Values
What are the 5 Siebel Values?
What is the main body of a boat called?
hull
What is the flapping of the sails called?
Which knot is used to tie two ropes together? It is better used with ropes of the same size.
square knot
Apart from a harbor, port means what?
left
How do we demonstrate the FUN value?
swimming, games, SNACKS!, etc
The rope that is used to raise a sail is called a what?
halyard
What is it called when the boat is pointed toward the wind and is not moving?
in-irons
Which knot would you use to tie a rope to a pole?
clove hitch
On a sailboat, what is a sheet?
lines used for controlling and adjusting sails
How do we demonstrate our VOICE value?
In this order, what names are associated with the back of the boat, front, left and right of the boat?
stern, bow, port, starboard
For the majority of boats, which of the following is the fastest point of sail?
beam reach
Which knot creates a loop that will not slip?
bowline knot
The large usually colorful triangular sail used while running with the wind is called the what?
spinnaker
How do we practice the RESPECT value?
we show appreciation for each other, our equipment, and our sailing environment
Which sail is a head sail?
jib
What does "BEARING AWAY" mean?
when you turn away from the wind
This knot is used to join two different size ropes together.
sheet bend knot
A sailor who is an expert in "marlinspike seamanship" is an expert in ________.
tying knots
How do we practice the EFFORT value?
by doing our best every day
The back part of the boat, where the name of the boat is often written, is called the what?
transome
What does "SHEETING IN" mean?
pulling your sails in when heading up
What is the most useful knot?
the bowline! (used for a variety of applications, very secure, will not slip under load, can tie two knots together, and more!)
Sailing is an Olympic sport. When was the first time it was included in the Olympic program?
1896