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Table of Contents
- 1. What does the term “port” refer to when sailing?
- 2. What is the name of the device used to measure wind speed?
- 3. What is another term for the rear of the boat?
- 4. What is the largest sail on a sloop-rigged sailboat?
- 5. What is a sheet used for on a sailboat?
- 6. What does “tacking” mean when sailing?
- 7. Who won the America’s Cup in 2017?
- 8. What is the purpose of a sail’s telltales?
- 9. What is a “foulie” in sailing?
- 10. What do the International Rules for Preventing Collisions at Sea dictate when two boats are on a collision course?
- 11. Which of the following knots is commonly used to form a loop in a line?
- 12. In sailing terminology, what is a “halyard”?
- 13. What is the name of the sail on the front of a sailboat?
- 14. What is the term for the technique used to avoid being pushed by the wind when mooring a sailboat?
- 15. What are the lines on a sailboat called that are used to control tension on the leech, or trailing edge, of a sail?
- 16. What is the term for the horizontal pole that is attached to the bottom of a sail?
- 17. What is the name of the line used to control the angle of the jib sail in relation to the wind?
- 18. What does “heeling” refer to when it comes to sailing?
- 19. What is the term for the back half of a boat?
- 20. What is the name of the line that controls the angle of the boom to the wind?
- 21. Which of the following is the sailing term for the direction from which the wind is blowing?
- 22. What is the area where the hull and deck of the boat intersect called?
- 23. What is the “dinghy” in the sailing world?
- 24. What is the term for a sailboat moving in the direction of the wind with sails on either side of the boat?
- 25. What is the purpose of the “keel” on a sailboat?
- 26. What is the term for the right-hand side of a boat when facing the bow?
- 27. What is the “clew” of a sail?
- 28. What is another name for a sailboat with two hulls?
- 29. What is the term for the cable or line used to hold up a mast?
- 30. What is the process of bringing a sailboat to a complete stop in the water using the sails and rudder called?
- 31. What is the term for the triangular sail set between the foremast and the mainmast on a sailing vessel?
- 32. What is the main purpose of the “centerboard” on a sailboat?
- 33. What is the term for when a crew member is on the leeward side of the boat and leans out over the water to balance the boat’s heel?
1. What does the term “port” refer to when sailing?
- A) The left side of the boat
- B) The right side of the boat
- C) The front of the boat
2. What is the name of the device used to measure wind speed?
- A) Anemometer
- B) Barometer
- C) Pitot tube
3. What is another term for the rear of the boat?
- A) Stern
- B) Bow
- C) Centerboard
4. What is the largest sail on a sloop-rigged sailboat?
- A) Mainsail
- B) Jib
- C) Spinnaker
5. What is a sheet used for on a sailboat?
- A) Controlling the sails
- B) Covering the cockpit
- C) Climbing the mast
6. What does “tacking” mean when sailing?
- A) Turning the boat by changing the direction of the wind
- B) Turning the boat by moving the rudder
- C) Changing the sails on the boat
7. Who won the America’s Cup in 2017?
- A) Oracle Team USA
- B) Emirates Team New Zealand
- C) Land Rover BAR
8. What is the purpose of a sail’s telltales?
- A) Measure wind speed
- B) Indicate wind direction
- C) Provide help in trimming the sails
9. What is a “foulie” in sailing?
- A) A knot that has come untied
- B) Waterproof clothing
- C) A type of anchor
10. What do the International Rules for Preventing Collisions at Sea dictate when two boats are on a collision course?
- A) The boat on the right side has the right-of-way
- B) The boat on the left side has the right-of-way
- C) Both boats should alter course to avoid collision
11. Which of the following knots is commonly used to form a loop in a line?
- A) Bowline
- B) Figure eight
- C) Clove hitch
12. In sailing terminology, what is a “halyard”?
- A) A line used to hoist sails
- B) A type of anchor
- C) A section of the mast
13. What is the name of the sail on the front of a sailboat?
- A) Headsail
- B) Mainsail
- C) Spinnaker
14. What is the term for the technique used to avoid being pushed by the wind when mooring a sailboat?
- A) Windward approach
- B) Leeward approach
- C) Sheet-in technique
15. What are the lines on a sailboat called that are used to control tension on the leech, or trailing edge, of a sail?
- A) Halyards
- B) Sheets
- C) Outhauls
16. What is the term for the horizontal pole that is attached to the bottom of a sail?
- A) Boom
- B) Gaff
- C) Spreader
17. What is the name of the line used to control the angle of the jib sail in relation to the wind?
- A) Jib sheet
- B) Jib halyard
- C) Jib outhaul
18. What does “heeling” refer to when it comes to sailing?
- A) Leaning of a boat due to wind
- B) Turning sharply to avoid collision
- C) Adjusting sail tension for optimal performance
19. What is the term for the back half of a boat?
- A) Aft
- B) Fore
- C) Amidships
20. What is the name of the line that controls the angle of the boom to the wind?
- A) Mainsheet
- B) Boom vang
- C) Outhaul
21. Which of the following is the sailing term for the direction from which the wind is blowing?
- A) Windward
- B) Leeward
- C) Downwind
22. What is the area where the hull and deck of the boat intersect called?
- A) Gunwale
- B) Keel
- C) Bulkhead
23. What is the “dinghy” in the sailing world?
- A) A small sailboat
- B) A type of instrument used for navigation
- C) A type of knot used for securing lines
24. What is the term for a sailboat moving in the direction of the wind with sails on either side of the boat?
- A) Tacking
- B) Jibing
- C) Running
25. What is the purpose of the “keel” on a sailboat?
- A) To provide stability and prevent the boat from tipping over
- B) To support the mast
- C) To help the boat to turn more easily
26. What is the term for the right-hand side of a boat when facing the bow?
- A) Port
- B) Starboard
- C) Abeam
27. What is the “clew” of a sail?
- A) The lower corner where the sail is attached to the boom
- B) The upper corner where the sail is attached to the mast
- C) The sail’s leading edge
28. What is another name for a sailboat with two hulls?
- A) Catamaran
- B) Ketch
- C) Sloop
29. What is the term for the cable or line used to hold up a mast?
- A) Shroud
- B) Forestay
- C) Halyard
30. What is the process of bringing a sailboat to a complete stop in the water using the sails and rudder called?
- A) Heaving-to
- B) Feathering
- C) Tacking
31. What is the term for the triangular sail set between the foremast and the mainmast on a sailing vessel?
- A) Staysail
- B) Genoa
- C) Mizzen
32. What is the main purpose of the “centerboard” on a sailboat?
- A) To provide extra stability
- B) To assist in turning the boat
- C) To reduce lateral movement through the water when sailing upwind
33. What is the term for when a crew member is on the leeward side of the boat and leans out over the water to balance the boat’s heel?
- A) Hiking out
- B) Bowline
- C) Sheet in
Results
# of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
---|---|---|---|
0- | 0-49% | DeckhandArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
- | 50-64% | First MateRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
- | 65-79% | NavigatorMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
- | 80-94% | CaptainAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
-33 | 95-100% | Sailing MasterLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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