DINGHY SAILING

DINGHY SAILING

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video covers a unique sailing event at George's River, Australia, where 18, 12, and 16-foot boats compete over a 12-mile course in Botany Bay. The race, featuring appropriate handicaps, sees an 18-footer outperform many but finish fourth, while a 12-footer wins, making history. The event highlights the competitive nature of sailing and the strategic use of handicaps.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the sailing event at George's River?

It is the first international sailing event in Australia.

It is the first time 18 footers are racing against 12 and 16 footers.

It is the longest race ever held in Australia.

It is the first time boats are racing without handicaps.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which boat finished fourth overall in the race?

The 12 footer vagabond

A 16 footer

An 18 footer

A 12 footer

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which boat made sailing history by winning the race?

The 12 footer vagabond

A 12 footer

A 16 footer

An 18 footer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which boat came in second place in the race?

A 12 footer

An 18 footer

A 16 footer

The 12 footer vagabond

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is mentioned about Washington, D.C. in the transcript?

It is where the 12 footer vagabond was built.

It is the location of the sailing club.

It is one of many American cities mentioned.

It is hosting the next sailing event.