If you reef the mainsail of a sloop, the center of effort moves:

A. aft and up

B. forward and up

C. aft and down

D. forward and down

If your sails are properly trimmed while on a reaching course, changing to a close hauled course will:

A. require you to sheet in to maintain the maximum forward sailing force

B. result in a reduction of speed

C. cause a greater heeling force to leeward

D. all of the above

Your 18-meter vessel is under sail at night displaying sidelights, sternlight, and a red light over a green light at the masthead. If you start the auxiliary engine and engage the propeller, what change must you make in the vessels lights?

A. none as long as the sails are set

B. Show two green lights instead of a red and green at the masthead.

C. Display a white light in sufficient time to prevent collision.

D. Replace the all-round red and green lights with a white masthead light.

You are attempting to recover an object floating in the water. If your approach to the object is made on a port tack, which action should you take in order to slow the vessel as you draw near?

A. Quickly change to a starboard tack as you reach the object.

B. Shift the rudder from port to starboard several times as you reach the object.

C. Bring the wind so that it comes over the stern and ease all sheets.

D. Bring the wind directly over the bow and allow the sails to flap.

Sails are goosewinged when

A. Tacking

B. On a close reach

C. Sailing with the wind aft

D. Anchored or drifting

The wind used to propel a sailing vessel is the:

A. Rational wind

B. True wind

C. Apparent wind

D. Sensible wind

A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 140°relative would be:

A. Close hauled on a starboard tack

B. Close hauled on a port tack

C. On a broad starboard reach

D. Running free

Which statement about sailing close-hauled is true?

A. If you ease the sheets you can sail faster but not so close to the wind

B. If you ease the sheets you will be in irons

C. If you sheet your sails closer to the centerline you can sail closer to the wind and

decrease leeway

D. If you sheet your sails closer to the centerline you will luff

Sail battens are used to:

A. Keep the leach extended and prevent sail edge flutter

B. Secure the sail comers to the mast, boom and sheet

C. Protect the sail edges during heavy weather

D. Keep the tension on the clew outhaul and downhaul

Which of the following will not reduce heeling of a vessel when sailing on a tack?

A. Shifting weight to windward

B. Easing sheets

C. Reefing sails

D. Changing to larger sails

In order to maintain speed while changing course from a close reach to a broad reach,the sails should be:

A. lowered

B. reefed

C. hauled in

D. eased out

You are under sail at 5 knots with the wind from astern. Another sailing vessel is broad on your port beam with a steady bearing and decreasing range. What action is correct?

A. Both vessels must keep out of the way to avoid collision.

B. You must maneuver to avoid the other vessel.

C. You must maneuver to avoid collision only if your mainsail is set to port.

D. You are being overtaken and must maintain course and speed.

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the gooseneck?

A. It is a sailing maneuver, which brings the vessels, head through the wind.

B. It connects the boom to the mast and allows the boom to swing freely.

C. It is a sailing condition where there is a loss of airflow over the sails.

D. none of the above

What is part of a vessels standing rigging?

A. sheet

B. backstay

C. topping lift

D. downhaul

Which of the following steps would NOT reduce the possibility of capsizing in heavy winds?

A. partially raising the centerboard to improve balance

B. increasing tension on the clew outhaul

C. reducing sail area by reefing

D. Shifting weight in the vessel to the leeward side

What is the proper method to fix running rigging to a cleat?

A. half-hitches then a round turn

B. one round turn

C. a series of half-hitches

D. a round turn, figure eights, and a half-hitch

Your 18-meter vessel is underway propelled by sail and power. What action is required when the engine is stopped?

A. Turn off the white masthead light.

B. Display a black cone, apex downwards, in the forepart of the vessel.

C. Display the sidelights and sternlight in a combined lantern.

D. Display red over green all-around lights near the top of the mast.

What is the purpose of a centerboard when sailing on a tack?

A. to reduce heeling of the vessel to windward

B. to add weight stability low in the vessel

C. to reduce sideslip of the vessel downwind

D. to prevent the vessel backing into the wind

A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 050° relative would be:

A. close hauled on the starboard tack

B. reaching on a starboard tack

C. on a broad reach on a port tack

D. running before the wind

Sideways movement of the mast is resisted by:

A. Weather shroud

B. Weather halyard

C. Lee sheet

D. Forestay

Unless specifically required by the rules, a sailing vessel is not required to keep out of the way of:

A. Vessel engaged in fishing

B. Vessel anchored

C. Power-driven pilot vessel on station

D. Vessel setting a buoy

Which step should be taken to reduce the possibility of capsizing when experiencing heavy winds?

A. Ease the mainsheet when running before the wind

B. Ease tension on the vang

C. Increase tension on the clew outhaul

D. All of the above

A spinnaker moves a vessel forward primarily by:

A. Reducing air flow across the sail to a minimum

B. Building up air pressure on the leeward side of the sail

C. Catching the wind in the sail

D. Balancing the wind pressure on both side of the sail

When properly set and drawing, a fore-and-aft sail has a cross-section that:

A. Is a uniform curve

B. Is a curve with more curve at the luff

C. Is a curve with more curve at the leach

D. Approximates a straight line

If the sails are always properly set and trimmed, as a vessel luffs from a beam reach to closehauled the:

A. Speed increases

B. Side slip decreases

C. Heeling moment decreases

D. Apparent wind moves forward

You are on a sloop rig in heavy weather. If you reef the mainsail which of the following will tend to relieve the vessel if it then carries excessive weather helm?

A. shift weight aft

B. If equipped with a centerboard, partially raise it

C. Take a double reef in the mainsail

D. Set a smaller jib

A yawl is a sailing vessel with:

A. A single mast

B. Two masts: the mizzen being stepped behind the sternpost

C. Two masts: the mizzen being stepped forward of the sternpost

D. Two masts: a forward and a main

In order to tighten the luff of a sail you would increase tension on the:

A. Backstay

B. Headstay

C. Downhaul

D. Outhaul

When a sail is reefed the reef band is pulled taut by hauling on the:

A. Reef cringle

B. Bolt rope

C. Reefpoints

D. Cunningham

Changing direction by bringing the stern of the boat through the eye of the wind is:

A. Jibing

B. Running before the wind

C. Tacking

D. Reefing

You are underway in your sloop with main and jib set when a sudden squall hits with strong winds from abeam. You should:

A. Bear off

B. Sheet in

C. Harden up

D. Come into the wind

What standing rigging supports the mast in the fore and aft and athwartship directions?

A. Sheets and guys

B. Guys and vangs

C. Vangs and shrouds

D. Shrouds and stays

When sailing with the wind from dead astern the main advantage of a centerboard is to:

A. Provide weight stability low in the hull

B. Increase drag on the hull

C. Decrease the heeling forces on the vessel

D. Aid in steering

A stay is an example of:

A. Standing rigging

B. A downhaul

C. A halyard

D. A jib sheet

You are under sail and approaching another vessel. Your vessel is to leeward and appears to

have a relative bearing of between 240° and 250° from the other vessel. What action is correct?

A. The other vessel must maneuver to avoid a collision

B. You must maintain course and speed

C. You are required to maneuver only if the other vessel is taking insufficient action

D. You should maneuver as if you are an overtaking vessel

The heel of the mast rests on the:

A. Foot plate

B. Sole plate

C. Hounds

D. Step

A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 020° relative would be:

A. Coming about

B. Close hauled on the port tack

C. Running free

D. On a broad reach on the starboard tack

A sailing vessel shall not impede the safe passage of a:

A. Power-driven vessel following a traffic lane

B. Pilot vessel en route to a pilot station

C. Law enforcement vessel

D. All of the above

You are under sail making 5 knots. The apparent wind is broad on the starboard beam at 10 knots. Another sailing vessel is sighted dead ahead but you cannot determine if you are meeting or overtaking. What action is correct?

A. You must keep out of the way only if you determine you are overtaking the other

vessel

B. The other vessel must keep clear because you have the wind on the starboard side

C. You must keep clear because you are to windward of the other vessel

D. Both vessels are required to maneuver to keep out of the way

When experiencing heavy winds you should reef sails in order to:

A. Bring the sails parallel to wind flow

B. Reduce the sail area exposed to wind flow

C. Allow the sails to catch more wind

D. Remove all tension on the main and jib sheets

A bolt rope is a rope:

A. Used to secure a dead eye

B. Sewed on the edges of the sail

C. Used as a center in wire rope

D. Used to secure a bolt

What fitting on the mast works in conjunction with the shrouds to control side bend of the mast?

A. Chainplate

B. Hound

C. Crowfoot

D. Spreader

The purpose of a vang is to hold down the boom and control slack in the:

A. Leech

B. Luff

C. Foot

D. Tack

"Luffing" is a sailing maneuver which:

A. Brings the main boom from one side of the vessel to the other when running before

the wind

C. Brings the vessel's head more into the wind

D. Reduces the sail area by rolling the foot of the sail around the boom

A ketch is a sailing vessel with:

A. One mast

B. Two masts: the mizzen being stepped behind the rudder post

C. Two masts: the mizzen being stepped forward of the rudderpost

D. Two masts: a forward and a main

Which line would be used to hoist a sail?

A. Forestay

B. Halyard

C. Mainsheet

D. Foreguy

48. A vessel is sailing on a close reach when a strong wind suddenly heels the vessel hard over to one side. In order to reduce the heeling and yet maintain speed, you should:

A. Ease the mainsheet and bear away more from the wind

B. Haul in on the mainsheet and steer more towards the wind

C. Haul in on the mainsheet and ease the jib sheet

D. Ease all sheets and bear more into the wind

The primary advantage of a deep keel on a sailing vessel is:

A. Resistance to lateral movement is increased

B. Length-depth ratio is decreased resulting in a faster hull design

C. Height of the center of gravity above the hull is increased resulting in a more stable

vessel

D. Mast height can be increased to compensate for increased area of lateral resistance

When shifting to a course where the wind comes more from astern, easing the main outhaul would:

A. Allow the boom to swing more easily to leeward

B. Decrease the force needed to haul on the main sheet

C. Bring the head of the sail down from the top of the mast

D. Allow the sail to catch more wind

You are on a sailing vessel with the wind on the starboard side and are approaching another

vessel that has the wind on the port side. What action should you take?

A. Reduce sail and hold course

B. Alter course and move away from the other vessel

C. Maintain course and speed

D. Any maneuver to avoid collision

Which statement is true concerning sails sheeted in close to the centerline of the vessel?

A. The more the sails are sheeted in, the greater your speed will be when sailing

downwind

B. As the sails are sheeted in, the vessel will heelless when sailing close hauled

C. As the sails are sheeted in on a close hauled course, speed will increase as the side

forces on the vessel decrease

D. Sheeting in the sails will allow the vessel to sail closer to the wind but with a decrease

in speed.

In order to get the maximum sailing effect when using both a mainsail and a jib, the two sails should be trimmed such that:

A. The jib is on one side of the vessel and the mainsail is on the other

B. An air slot is formed between the two sails

C. One sail is as close to a right angle as possible to the other

D. As much of a gap as possible exists between the two sails in order to catch the most

wind

If the sails are properly set and trimmed, as the vessel luffs from a beam reach to close hauled the:

A. Apparent wind moves forward

B. Heeling moment decreases

C. Side slip decreases

D. Speed increases

In heavy weather under sail, which of the following actions will not improve the seaworthiness of the vessel?

A. Reduce wind resistance.

B. Slow to bare steerageway

C. Improve the sail's driving angle if possible

D. Increase righting power

The bottom of the mast is the:

A. Foot

B. Heel

C. Step

D. Sole

You are under sail and overtaking and tow. What action is correct?

A. The power-driven tug must maneuver to avoid a collision

B. You must maneuver to avoid the tug and tow

C. You must maneuver to avoid collision only if the tug is to leeward and the wind is on

your port side

D. Both vessels are required to maneuver to avoid collision

A schooner is a fore-and-aft rigged vessel with:

A. A single mast

B. Two masts: with the mizzen stepped abaft the rudderpost

C. Two masts: with the mizzen stepped forward of the rudderpost

D. At least two masts: a forward and a main

If you reef the mainsail of a sloop the Center of Lateral resistance:

A. Moves forward and up

B. Moves forward and down

C. Moves aft and down

D. Does not move

A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 220° relative would be:

A. Close hauled on a port tack

B. Close hauled on a starboard tack

C. Running free

D. On a broad reach (port tack)

Which of the following is not running rigging?

A. Downhaul

B. Forestay

C. Halyard

D. Sheet

A method by which you can temporarily slow or stop a sailing vessel is to:

A. Put the wind off of the beam and sheet in

B. Put the wind off of the stern and ease all sheets

C. Bring the vessel's head into the wind and let the sails luff

D. Raise the centerboard when running before the wind

In order to maintain speed while changing course from a close reach to a broad reach the sails should be:

A. Lowered

B. Reefed

C. Hauled in

D. Eased out

Your 18-meter vessel is propelled by sail and power. What action is required when the engine is stopped?

A. Display a black diamond shape forward

B. Remove the black cone shape from forward

C. Remove the black, balls (one at the masthead and one at each spreader)

D. Display a black cylinder shape at the masthead

Your vessel is sailing on a port tack when a sudden gust of wind heels the vessel sharply to starboard. What action will reduce the heeling of the vessel?

A. Attempt to sail the vessel closer to the wind

B. Ease the sheets to allow air flow to spill off of the sail

C. Shift weight to the port side of the vessel

D. All of the above