Siebel Culture & Values
Sailing Terms
Parts of the Boat
Knots
Sailing Sayings
100

What value is represented when we communicate to one another with first or preferred names?

inclusivity

100

What is the "CLEW" of a sail?

The aft (back) lower corner of the sail.

100

What is used to hoist (raise) the sails?

a halyard

100

What knot would I tie if I wanted a temporary, non-slipping loop?

a bowline

100

What does "FEELING BLUE" mean?

experiencing feelings of sadness or melancholy

Did you know? > If a captain or officer of a ship died while at sea, the crew would fly blue flags and paint a blue band along the ship’s hull. Over time, this symbol of grieving was equated with feeling sad or melancholy.

200

What is a habit of excellence?

something we do repeatedly until it becomes a habit

200

What is a "SPAR"?

a pole used to support a sail. (ie. a mast)

200

What is the fitting used to tie off a line?

a cleat

200

What knot would I tie if I wanted a stopper knot for sheets and halyards?

a figure 8

200

What does "PIPE DOWN" mean?

a request or command to be quiet

Did you know? > Ship crews received a variety of signals from the boatswain’s pipe. One signal was “piping down the hammocks,” which instructed the crew to go below decks and prepare for sleep.

300

What is a value?

a principle or standard of behavior

300
What is a "BLOCK"?

a pulley

300

What controls the trim of the mainsail?

a mainsheet

300
What knot would I tie if I wanted to secure a line?

a cleat hitch

300

What does "KNOWING THE ROPES" mean?

having knowledge and experience of the appropriate procedures

Did you know? > Square-rigged ships are known to have horizontal spars and miles of rope in the rigging, making for a difficult task to keep track of their functions. Historically, it took an experienced sailor to memorize each rope’s placement and duty.

400

What value is represented with the KEEP-STOP-START activity?

student voice

400

What does "HELM" mean?

where you steer the boat
400

What controls the angle of the rudder?

a tiller and tiller extension

400

What knot would I tie if I wanted to combine two lines together of the same diameter?

a square knot

400

What does "BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES" mean?

prepare for trouble, take precautionary measures

Did you know? > Hatchways on ships were usually covered by a grill or left open to allow fresh air circulation. However, when bad weather threatened, the crew would cover these openings with tarpaulins and fasten them in place with wooden battens.

500

What are the 5 Siebel values?

fun, effort, respect, student voice, and inclusivity
500

What is a "POINT OF SAIL"?

The boat's direction is relative to the wind.

500

What is the fin at the stern of the boat used for steering called?

a rudder

500

What knot would I tie if I wanted to tie a rope to a post?

two half hitches
500

What does "HUNKY-DORY" mean?

perfect or just fine

Did you know? > A phrase commonly attributed to by American sailors who used it to describe a particular street in Japan called Honcho-dori. This street was known to lonely sailors for the services it provided.