Dinghy Sailing

Which of the following would be a reliable source of tide information?

• North & South Magazine

• Almanac

• The Rock 90.2FM

• Instagram

Which number represents the BATTENS?

• 8

• 4

• 5

• 1

Which number represents the GROMMET?

• 4

• 8

• 3

• 1

What does number 1 represent?

• Luff

• Head

• Clew

• Leech

What does number 2 represent?

• Clew

• Luff

• Grommet

• Foot

What is the purpose of the tiller?

• Hole for the mast

• Holds the rudders gudgeons

• Steering handle

• Holds sail up

What is the name of the rope that controls the main sail direction?

• Traveller

• Boom

• Gooseneck

• Mainsheet

What is the name of this knot?

• bowline

• half hitch

• Sheet bend

• clover hitch

'luffing up' would be best described as...

• Sailing closer to the wind direction by pulling the mainsheet in to tighten the sail, steering closer to the gusting wind.

• Sailing away from the wind to reduce speed

• Sailing downwind to increase speed by releasing the mainsheet.

• Tacking towards the leeward side to reduce speed.

'bearing away' would best bee described as...

• Moving away from the wind direction to increase speed.

• Moving towards the wind to increase speed.

• Moving away from the wind to reduce speed and prevent tipping.

• Tacking towards the wind to reduce speed