WorksheetsDinghy Sailing
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following would be a reliable source of tide information?
North & South Magazine
Almanac
The Rock 90.2FM
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
The centreboard...
acts as a braking mechanism to slow the boat down.
Creates lift and increases speed.
Turns to steer the boat.
Creates drag and stops sideways movement.
Giveway rules: When a sail meets sail...
The leeward vessel must give way to the windward vessel.
The windward vessel must give way to the leeward vessel.
Give way rules: When a sail meets a power boat...
The power boat must always give way.
The sailing vessel must turn to starboard and pass astern.
To gybe, turn the bow...
TOWARDS the wind.
AWAY from the wind.
To tack, turn the bow...
AWAY from the wind.
INTO the wind.
