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Table of Contents
- 1. What is the term for the board used in windsurfing?
- 2. Who is considered the inventor of windsurfing?
- 3. In which decade was windsurfing invented?
- 4. What is the term for the sail used in windsurfing?
- 5. Which of the following is NOT a windsurfing discipline?
- 6. What does ‘footstrap’ refer to in windsurfing?
- 7. What is a ‘planing’ in windsurfing?
- 8. Which wind force is considered ideal for beginners to start windsurfing?
- 9. What does ‘upwind’ mean in windsurfing?
- 10. What is ‘waterstarting’ in windsurfing?
- 11. What is a ‘carve gybe’ in windsurfing?
- 12. What is a ‘mast track’?
- 13. Which country has the most windsurfing World Championship titles?
- 14. Who holds the speed record in windsurfing at over 53 knots?
- 15. In which Olympic year was windsurfing first introduced?
- 16. What is the name of the board part that helps to stabilize and steer in windsurfing?
- 17. Which windsurfing move is also known as ‘helicopter tack’?
- 18. Who is a famous female windsurfer with multiple World Championship titles and Olympic medals?
- 19. What is the main material used in modern windsurfing sails?
- 20. Which discipline focuses on complex airborne tricks in windsurfing?
- 21. What is the name of the maneuver where the sailor catches air after hitting a wave at high speed?
- 22. Which type of board is designed for high speed and agility on flat water?
- 23. How many battens does a typical windsurfing sail have?
- 24. What type of windsurfing is mainly performed on a large sailboard with the primary goal of covering distance?
- 25. In which type of windsurfing is the use of a harness essential?
- 26. What is the maximum number of sailors allowed in a slalom race?
- 27. What type of turn is used in light winds to change direction, while keeping the sail to windward?
- 28. What is the maneuver called when a windsurfer jumps off the water and rotates 720 degrees, landing switch stance?
- 29. What do you call the lines that attach the harness to the sail?
- 31. In which country is the famous windsurfing spot “Jaws” located?
- 32. What is the name of the fixed piece of rope that is tied to the sail and used for gripping the sail with the front hand?
- 33. What do you call the process of transferring body weight from the back foot to the front foot while maintaining balance on the board?
1. What is the term for the board used in windsurfing?
- A) Surfboard
- B) Sailboard
- C) Windboard
2. Who is considered the inventor of windsurfing?
- A) Laird Hamilton
- B) S. Newman Darby
- C) Robby Naish
3. In which decade was windsurfing invented?
- A) 1950s
- B) 1960s
- C) 1970s
4. What is the term for the sail used in windsurfing?
- A) Mainsail
- B) Jib
- C) Windsurfing Sail
5. Which of the following is NOT a windsurfing discipline?
- A) Freestyle
- B) Wave-riding
- C) Scuba-surfing
6. What does ‘footstrap’ refer to in windsurfing?
- A) An attachment for the sail
- B) A holder to fix the foot on the board
- C) A type of windsurfing move
7. What is a ‘planing’ in windsurfing?
- A) A type of windsurfing move
- B) The act of the board gliding over the water
- C) A specific type of sail
8. Which wind force is considered ideal for beginners to start windsurfing?
- A) Force 2-3
- B) Force 4-5
- C) Force 6-7
9. What does ‘upwind’ mean in windsurfing?
- A) Toward the direction the wind is blowing from
- B) Away from the direction the wind is blowing from
- C) Sailing perpendicular to the wind
10. What is ‘waterstarting’ in windsurfing?
- A) A method to turn the board around
- B) A method to come out of the water and onto the board
- C) A type of windsurfing move
11. What is a ‘carve gybe’ in windsurfing?
- A) A carving turn and jibe on the water
- B) A type of sail
- C) A grip on the mast
12. What is a ‘mast track’?
- A) A guide on windsurfing masts
- B) A groove on the sailboard where the mast base is attached
- C) A part of the sail
13. Which country has the most windsurfing World Championship titles?
- A) United States
- B) Australia
- C) France
14. Who holds the speed record in windsurfing at over 53 knots?
- A) Antoine Albeau
- B) Björn Dunkerbeck
- C) Anders Bringdal
15. In which Olympic year was windsurfing first introduced?
- A) 1976
- B) 1984
- C) 1996
16. What is the name of the board part that helps to stabilize and steer in windsurfing?
- A) Keel
- B) Daggerboard
- C) Fin
17. Which windsurfing move is also known as ‘helicopter tack’?
- A) Push loop
- B) Spock
- C) Upwind 360
18. Who is a famous female windsurfer with multiple World Championship titles and Olympic medals?
- A) Karin Jaggi
- B) Tatiana Howard
- C) Daida Moreno
19. What is the main material used in modern windsurfing sails?
- A) Polyester
- B) Mylar
- C) Dacron
20. Which discipline focuses on complex airborne tricks in windsurfing?
- A) Slalom
- B) Wave sailing
- C) Freestyle
21. What is the name of the maneuver where the sailor catches air after hitting a wave at high speed?
- A) Forward loop
- B) Backloop
- C) Aerial
22. Which type of board is designed for high speed and agility on flat water?
- A) Wave board
- B) Slalom board
- C) Freestyle board
23. How many battens does a typical windsurfing sail have?
- A) 1-3
- B) 4-8
- C) 10-15
24. What type of windsurfing is mainly performed on a large sailboard with the primary goal of covering distance?
- A) Freeride windsurfing
- B) Racing windsurfing
- C) Longboard windsurfing
25. In which type of windsurfing is the use of a harness essential?
- A) Beginner windsurfing
- B) Freestyle windsurfing
- C) Long distance windsurfing
26. What is the maximum number of sailors allowed in a slalom race?
- A) 4
- B) 8
- C) 12
27. What type of turn is used in light winds to change direction, while keeping the sail to windward?
- A) Tack
- B) Gybe
- C) Pivot turn
28. What is the maneuver called when a windsurfer jumps off the water and rotates 720 degrees, landing switch stance?
- A) Shaka
- B) Spock 540
- C) Flaka
29. What do you call the lines that attach the harness to the sail?
- A) Downhaul lines
- B) Outhaul lines
- C) Harness lines
31. In which country is the famous windsurfing spot “Jaws” located?
- A) Spain
- B) United States (Hawaii)
- C) Australia
32. What is the name of the fixed piece of rope that is tied to the sail and used for gripping the sail with the front hand?
- A) Mast leash
- B) Boom
- C) Tug handle
33. What do you call the process of transferring body weight from the back foot to the front foot while maintaining balance on the board?
- A) Foiling
- B) Edging
- C) Pumping
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Wind WatcherArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Sail StarterRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Wave WalkerMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Surf SpecialistAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Windsurfing WizardLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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