Parts of a Boat
More Parts of a Boat
Points of Sail
Mystery Questions
100

A tall pole that is vertical and supports the sails.

Mast

100

The front of the boat

Bow

100

The area that is too close to the wind to sail effectively.

The No-Go Zone

100

You should be wearing this item before we walk onto the dock and get onto the sailboats.

Lifejacket

200

A horizontal pole that moves around and is attached to the mainsail. 

Boom

200

The back of the boat

Stern

200

The wind is coming from directly behind the sailboat and you let the sails extend out. 

Run

200

The weather condition that is needed for sailing.

Wind

300

The smaller sail at the front of the sailboat.

Jib

300

The left side of the boat

Port

300

The wind is coming directly over either side of the boat (at the middle of the boat). 

Beam Reach

300

The direction you should be looking while controlling the tiller and steering the sailboat.

The front of the boat (where we are going)

400

The wooden stick used to control the rudder (to steer). 

Tiller

400

The right side of the boat

Starboard

400

You are sailing as close to the wind as you possibly can. The sails are close to the middle of the boat.

Close Hauled

400

When you turn the sailboat and the bow passes through the wind.

Tacking

500

Found at the bottom of the sailboat (underwater) to help keep it stable. 

Keel

500

The lines (ropes) used to raise and lower the sails.

Halyards

500

The wind is coming from behind your sailboat, but not directly behind you. 

Broad Reach

500

When you turn the sailboat and the stern passes through the wind.

Jibing